Painting Wood Siding Prep

Applying a fresh coat of paint every few years will keep your home looking beautiful.

Painting wood siding prep.

When you re satisfied with the wood s appearance rinse the exterior from top to bottom with a garden hose. Knowing how to properly prepare and paint your wood siding will make the process go smoothly. Unfinished siding exposed to several weeks of sunlight before painting needs to be sanded. Prepare the surface with old buildings such as my 130 year old barn water blasting the loose paint is not a recommended practice.

Use a stiff bristled brushed to scrub away anything that may resist coming off. Proper painting preparation includes. Adjust the pressure on the power washer to light and gently knock off any dirt or debris that may be attached to the surface of the wood siding. Paint tends to peel or flake near joints between dissimilar materials think siding and trim window frames and glass etc.

If the unfinished wood was exposed more than 3 to 4 weeks lightly sand the surface to remove the thin layer of degraded wood before applying paint. Use an old screwdriver or similar tool to scrape out any failed caulk from joints and cracks. Sunlight degrades the unfinished wood surface thus it will never hold paint as well as fresh wood. Clean the wood surface thoroughly.

Before painting wood siding proper preparation is critically important. Power wash the siding. Use a long handled scrubber brush and a mild detergent to gently scrub away accumulated dirt grime mold and other residue. Cleaning the siding.

Give the surface a full day to dry before moving on.