| Don't under estimate your ability, grab a paint brush this | | | | exterior.Remember, oil-based paints may have local |
| summer and get out there and paint your house. Over | | | | government restrictions check to see whether there |
| the years I've been tempted to pay someone to do | | | | are restrictions on using oil-based paints in your area. |
| the job but after getting their estimate I decided real | | | | And always avoid breathing oil-based paint fumes for |
| quick to do it myself.If you have vinyl siding painting the | | | | long periods of time.The materials you will need is a |
| windows, trim and doors will give you a chance to be | | | | good trim brush, tape, paint bucket, ladders, drop-cloth, |
| creative. You can design a color scheme by using | | | | mineral spirits for clean up, paint :-) and stir stick.Note, |
| colors that complement your homes exterior | | | | you can match latex primer with latex topcoat, and |
| siding.Below I will give you some pointers on how to go | | | | oil-based primer with oil-based topcoat and it is possible |
| your project.The time it will take to complete varies on | | | | to apply fresh latex topcoat over old oil-based topcoat |
| your skill level, size of your home, how much help you | | | | if you sand the surface first, or use a dulling chemical |
| have and how many coats you apply.Beginners will | | | | agent.A helpful tip is to mask off areas that are not |
| take about 8 to 10 hours | | | | going to be painted, such as siding , or porch surfaces |
| Intermediates will take about 7 to 8 hours | | | | under railings. For windows, mask off the glass in each |
| Advanced will take about 6 to 7 hoursWhen painting | | | | pane when painting the dividers. If you don't take the |
| trim always use a higher sheen than the exterior siding | | | | time to mask off areas not being painted you will |
| to help them stand out. Semi-gloss or gloss for | | | | spend hours cleaning up the mess. |
| windows, trim and doors will look best against a flat | | | | |