How To Prepare Siding For Paint

Coat your roller in primer and roll quickly and evenly along the panel of siding then roll backward in the opposite direction.

How to prepare siding for paint. If lead is present contact a licensed lead abatement specialist. Because this solution is caustic it isn t recommended for use on bare wood. For a really thorough job scrub the siding with a stiff bristle brush mounted on a pole. Once primer has dried trim is ready repainting exterior trim looking brand new.

If the wood absorbs the paint quickly you may need to apply one or two more coats to ensure the wood is saturated and the paint fully covers the siding without leaving any bare areas. Another key step preparing trim for paint is priming. Cover ground and nearby shrubs with drop cloths. Apply a coat of primer paint once the spackling has completely dried and the area sanded smooth the next step is to apply a coat of primer paint.

Test old siding paint for lead using a lead test kit. Reload the brush with paint when necessary. Once you have done the horizontal then paint vertically along the left trim and then the right trim of the sideboards. If you need to paint aluminum siding choose a day when the weather is at least 50 f 10 c and dry since moisture from rain or dew will ruin a new paint job.

Dip it into a solution of water and trisodium phosphate tsp or a tsp substitute mixing 7 parts water to 1 part cleaner. Priming all bare wood caulking fillers sealing trim allowing primer to properly dry. Wear safety goggles and rubber gloves.