How to Paint Exterior Walls: A Comprehensive Guidelines by Original Style Painting and Decorating
Painting the exteriors of your house can be a mammoth task that is daunting and time-consuming. A dash of paint can dramatically change the entire look and feel of your home. Original Style Painting and Decorating provides a roadmap to smoothen out this process and ensure seamless painting experience.
1. Choosing the Right Time
Can we paint our exterior walls any time of the year?
Indeed, timing is crucial for domestic painting projects. Dry, warm weather is ideal for exterior painting, as it allows the paint to cure correctly and prevents unwanted paint strokes or marks.
2. Preparing the Exterior Walls
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Preparation is paramount while painting. It involves power washing walls, scraping off old paint, repairing holes or cracks with plastering, and applying primer. This crucial step can ensure your newly painted walls will last longer and look better.
A. Power Wash Walls
Power wash your exterior walls to remove dust, debris and old paint residues. This step ensures a smooth and clean surface for the paint to adhere to.
B. Scrape Off Old Paint
Once the wall is dry post power-washing, use a hand scraper to remove old paint. Particular attention should be paid to areas that might be peeling or blistering.
C. Repair Damages
How can I repair the damages on my exterior walls before painting?
Damages, cracks or crevices should be addressed with plastering or putty. Original Style Painting and Decorating offers excellent plastering services to help you with this step of the process.
3. Selection of Paint
Choosing the right paint depends on several factors – the type of wall material, climatic conditions, and your aesthetic preference. The Original Style Painting and Decorating team caters to both domestic painting and commercial painting requirements, offering a wide range of paint options.
4. The Art of Painting
Start with the primer followed by two coats of paint. You may need more coats if you are drastically changing the wall’s color. Also, numerous tools can be used to paint, such as brushes, rollers, or spray painters.
5. Clean Up and Conclusion
After the paint is dried, clean up your surroundings, remove the coverings, and enjoy the fresh look of your home!
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About Original Style Painting and Decorating
We are Original Style Painting and Decorating, a reputable company offering a broad range of paint-related services for domestic and commercial needs. Furthermore, we also have specialized services for furniture painting and wallpapering. Our experts use their aesthetics and skills to breathe life into your vision.
