Scrape any loose paint from the siding.
Painting a wood siding house.
This will kill any mold growing in damp places on the.
A general rule of thumb is to stay within 2 shades of the original color.
This is where water seeps into cracks and soaks into the wood causing the paint to peel.
The first application of primer was absorbed immediately into the wood but the second application of primer did a fantastic job of covering the weathered siding.
Make sure to wear a dust mask to keep from breathing the paint dust.
Paint tends to peel or flake near joints between dissimilar materials think siding and trim window frames and glass etc.
Use an old screwdriver or similar tool to scrape out any failed caulk from joints and cracks.
How do i repaint exterior wood siding on a house.
Exterior house painting wood siding.
Be sure to rinse walls well before the solution dries.
Paint that has peeled bubbled or blistered has got to go.
The two applications of primer were followed with two coats of high quality exterior latex paint for a clean smooth finish.
Bleach water to 2 gallons water.
To darken a paint color add black paint to darker colors and gray paint to lighter colors.
Scrape part i photo by sarah wilson.
Painting and stripping old wood siding overview strip the old paint go to our paint stripping page we decided to strip the paint to give us the best chance of.
To intensify a color add more of the base color.
Pull out loose nails and renail using stainless steel siding nails.
Wood siding and trim should be ready to paint after a day or two of dry weather.
Working in sections from the bottom to the top will avoid streaks.
Spray on a solution of 8 oz.