Exterior Painting - You Can Do That

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