How To Paint Outside Wood Siding

When you re satisfied with the wood s appearance rinse the exterior from top to bottom with a garden hose.

How to paint outside wood siding.

Caulk does fail eventually so this is the perfect time to check. Allow the paint to dry between coats usually three to four hours. When using a paint sprayer keep in mind that paint will come out immediately as soon as you pull the sprayer s trigger. Checking for low moisture content mc percentage.

Paint from side to side to stay in the direction of the wood grain. Sand areas you ve repaired and that don t have paint on it as well as the areas around them. If the bare wood has been exposed or there is a big difference. Prepare painting over old paint on wood to last.

If it has scrape it out clean it let the area dry then re caulk it. 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. Pressure washing cleaning dirt debris from old paint. Use a roller on the boards applying one thin coat at a time.

The two applications of primer were followed with two coats of high quality exterior latex paint for a clean smooth finish. Then paint with 2 coats of a preferably premium quality paint for wood exteriors. Use a long handled scrubber brush and a mild detergent to gently scrub away accumulated dirt grime mold and other residue. Paint the siding with the desired color working from the top down.

Ideally about 8 to 12 inches away. Many hardware and home improvement stores offer paint mixing services. Give the surface a full day to dry before moving on. Pour thoroughly mixed paint into a bucket.

Before picking up a paint brush or roller few important steps to take in preparation when painting over aged paint on wood to last the longest. To lighten a paint color add white paint as needed until the desired color is reached.