Four Simple Rules For Exterior Painting to Perfection

If you want to achieve professional results when painting wood surfaces exposed to the outside, carry out the project as if it were a painting contractor expert. So, follow four simple rules that are second nature to experienced painters, according to Debbie Zimmer, spokeswoman for the Institute's Quality Painting (Paint Quality Institute). 

For starters, here are the four rules, in full compliance with the experience of the painters: 

1. Take time to properly prepare the surface.
 
According to Zimmer, this is overlooked aspect of the inexperienced painter. "It's important to fight the urge to start painting soon. Even the best paints fail if applied to a surface that has not been prepared properly," says the expert. 

Before painting, thoroughly clean the surface with either a power-washing equipment that you rent, or  by scrubbing with a long-handled brush using plain soap and water. 

Once done, remove any loose fragments of paint, by scraping or wire-brushing. Then sand down the rough edges of old paint and paint those areas where it has been glossy. 

Finally, clean the dust and particles that may have left the sanding and scraping. Then, sand and apply rig in any area where timber has been discovered. 

2. Buy premium paint. 

"To ensure the most beautiful and durable, it is important to use the highest quality painting", advises Zimmer. "For the wood and most other exterior surfaces, the best option is 100% acrylic latex paint."

Because these paints contain more solids than run-of-the-mill paints, they form a thicker, more durable paint film. In addition, cover better, so that often hide the colors of old with a few coats of paint, extra work and also saving money. 

"The acrylic latex paints are also 100% better adhesion, so you better fix on a properly prepared surface," says Zimmer. "And they remain flexible, so it can expand and contract with temperature changes. These attributes contribute to high quality paints are resistant to peeling and flaking, which increases the life expectancy of the work." 

Generally, acrylic latex paints 100% last ten years or more, compared with three or four of lower quality. Therefore, they are a much better value in terms of cost per year of service, an important consideration in tough economic times. 

3. Use quality brushes and equipment. 

For best results with the implementation of quality paint, use brushes and accessories quality, Zimmer notes. "The team provides the best quality work and contribute to the application of paint in a thick, uniform layer to achieve a better looking job." 

The expert advises homeowners to choose brushes well balanced and elastic, with multiple rows of bristles are divided and placed firmly in a thickness of 3 / 4 to 1 inch in a conventional 4-inch brush. 

When working with latex paints, it is important to use synthetic bristle brushes, ideally polyester. According to Zimmer, polyester bristles keep their shape and adequate stiffness, regardless of the amount of water they find. 

4. Paint in good weather conditions. 

After you have your quality paint and tools in hand, choose the right type of day to apply the paint. Doing so will allow the paint film to form a strong, durable and protective. Zimmer says it's better to paint outdoors in nice weather, ideally with a temperature above the 50th F., and when not too windy. 

On hot days, try not to paint under direct sunlight, because the surfaces exposed to direct sunlight can be 10 to 20 degrees warmer than the air temperature. One way to resolve this situation and still keep the job moving is to begin painting the shaded part of the house. 

These four rules for the perfect painting involve common sense and some self-discipline. But if true, be rewarded with a beautiful paint job and career that will last many years.

To access more painting tips, visit the Institute's Quality Painting (Paint Quality Institute), www.paintquality.com.


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