Home Painting Tips
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A Great Paintjob: What It Takes
Here are a few tips in giving your house a makeover:
Check The Weather First
First of all, make sure there isn't a probable chance of rain or
heavy winds. The ideal paint finish is best achieved in dry
conditions between 50°C and 90°C. The best time of day is in the
middle - somewhere between the dew of early morning and the setting
moisture of evening.
Make Ready The Painting Surface
Preparing the surface is the first and most important step if you
want a tidy and sharp paintjob. For wood surfaces, be certain it is
smooth, dirt-free, and entirely dry. Also, make any needed repairs
to structural surfaces before painting.
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For removing dirt, foreign particles, and old paint peelings, use
a paint scraper, wire brush, or sandpaper.
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For extremely grimy wood, scrub it down with a diluted cleaning
solution. Be sure to spray it down with a pressured hose and let
it dry completely.
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If there has been previous slight moisture damage, dry the wood
fully and coat it with a heavy duty water repellent. Let dry
again, and further coat with an oil-based primer.
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To keep wood further safe from moisture damage, coat all wood ends
with a waterproofing sealer and apply a primer coat to the faces
of all unpainted boards. If you know that the wood is subject to
high temperatures and humidity, either buy treated wood if you are
going to build first, or, treat the wood yourself with a coat of
wood preservative.
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