Common Mistakes And Problems That Occur When Painting A Home

paintWhen it is time to paint the exterior of your home you have two choices.

You can hire a contractor to complete the job for you, or you can do it yourself. A contractor can be very expensive, so you may choose to undertake the project yourself.

However there are many things to consider when choosing to do this job yourself. There are many common mistakes that can be made when painting the exterior of your home.

Make Sure You Have the Proper Tools

The biggest issue most people face is trying to start the job without proper painting tools. You have to consider that the exterior of your house is much larger, and taller than painting an  interior room [Interior painting] .

When you have to paint a large space that is very tall you need to have a way to reach those areas. You can use a ladder but that will mean climbing up and down continuously to reach the entire side.

A better solution is to rent or purchase a scaffolding system that can allow you to paint a large area very quickly. You also have to consider the painting tools you use.

Cheap or improperly manufactured brushes and rollers can make your job much harder. You need to purchase paint applicators that will last the length of your project not just the first day.

Prepare Your Surface before Painting

One of the biggest issues homeowners face is being unprepared by to begin the painting process. If you have cracking paint or peeling paint, you first have to prepare the surface for painting. This may require you to scrape the walls, or use chemicals that will remove the paint.

This process can take longer than actually painting the walls in some cases [Wall painting]. However, unless you first prepare the surface your efforts will be useless. If you try to paint over cracked or peeling paint you will end up with a bigger mess.

Buy the Right Paint

When you are painting the exterior of your home you have to make sure you buy the right paint. There are two main types of paint, interior and exterior. Interior paint is made from latex and it is usually water soluble.

However, exterior paint is designed to stand up to the natural elements such as rain, snow and wind. You also have to choose the correct paint type for the material used to make up the exterior of your home.

For example, a home made from stucco will require a different type of paint then one made of wood.

As you can see there are many things to consider before taking on a project this large. In many cases it is best to seek the help of someone with prior experience.

If you do not have friends or family members who have completed this task before, you might want to ask for advice at your local paint supply store. In many cases they will be willing to offer advice and suggest which products you need.

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