How To Paint Siding And Trim

Mask the siding and then remove the tape when you have finished painting the trim.

How to paint siding and trim.

Do not wait until the paint is dry. 11 start at the top and paint horizontally along the top and bottom of each sideboard. When all the prep and priming is done it s time to apply the finish paint to the siding and trim. Scrape outside trim showing failure.

At casings and for the undersides of siding laps you may prefer to use a corner roller. If the trim is to be a different color than the walls wait until the walls are completely dry before painting the trim. Caulk all exposed trim outside. First and most important confirm that painting the siding won t void its warranty if the warranty is still active.

Expect to pay the premium for good paint. The good news is that you can paint vinyl siding. Check the label to be sure it s recommended for metal siding. For best results start from the top down painting overhangs first then the walls and then the trim.

Guiding you to clean inspect scrape caulk fill and prime all areas needing your attention. At the top of each casing you ll find a drip cap or metal flashing that tucks up under the siding. Also there are some rules and limitations to follow when painting vinyl siding. Dip a 2 2 5 inch 5 08 6 35 cm nylon or polyester brush into the paint.

At the sides of the casings jab your brush into joints then smooth out the paint to seal them. Once you have done the horizontal then paint vertically along the left trim and then the right trim of the sideboards. The key to painting aluminum siding is to get it really clean and to use 100 percent acrylic latex paint. Paint a tight seal between metal and wood.

Fill all holes gouges intentions. This video shows the basics of how to paint exterior trim on a residential paint job. Just be aware that the siding will be only as maintenance free as the paint itself. Pressure wash exterior siding trim.