One of the most effective ways to get the curb appeal you've been looking for is to paint the outside of your property. Perfectly placed exterior paint demonstrates pride in the place you call home, and it gives your property that extra “pop” that draws passers-attention. Paint for your home exterior is not only decorative but also protective. It prevents decay and premature rot of wood and other surfaces. Painting a home's exterior is a very different experience than painting the interior, and it's not something you take on lightly.
The following are some frequent painting blunders that should be avoided while painting your home's exterior.
Prepare
Failure to properly prepare wood that has been exposed to the outdoors can result in cracking and peeling paint in as little as a year or two, costing you more time, effort, and money. To avoid this, sand the wood first and then apply a primer before painting.
Skipping the Primer
Another common blunder made by inexperienced painters when painting the exterior of a property is skipping the priming stage. Any wood that has never been painted, has been stripped, or has weathered requires several coats of priming. Primer aids in the appropriate adhesion of paint.
Wrong Paint
It's easy for a novice trying to paint their home's exterior on their own to pick the wrong paint. While color is unquestionably significant, selecting a specifically suited paint for external use is also crucial. For the greatest longevity, use high-quality acrylic latex paint. These paints are usually more expensive, but they can withstand the weather conditions and stay considerably longer than cheaper paints.
Blisters
The most typical problem with exterior paint is that when the temperature outside gets too hot, the moisture evaporating beneath the topcoat causes blisters. This could turn into a bigger headache if you have to tell your contractor to remove the blisters and repaint the entire outer surface.
Bad Weather
To prevent painting at inconvenient times, avoid painting on days when it is expected to rain, and never paint when the surface is still wet after a downpour. Also, keep an eye out for temperatures that are either too hot or too cold. If you paint during these times, your paint will fail sooner than it should.
Planning to paint your exterior? Contact the experienced Exterior Painter in Avon, CT.
