Do you remember when you used to stop by a house on your way back from school? Can you recall what was so attractive in that house? The colour scheme! The colours give an identity to your house. The exterior painting of the house spreads the aroma of freshness inside and outside the house. The chore is not tedious and can be dealt among by your family work force with a few cautions in mind.
The task begins with the removal of all loose paint, rust and other debris. Provide your working army with the relevant tools such as putty knifes, paint scrapers, sand paper, etc. Once the loose paint is removed the area is then cleaned with the water pressure or the hose with the house wash. If mildew is the problem bothering you, clean it with a combination of water and bleach. It is very effective in killing mildew.
Once the painting area is thoroughly cleaned and dried, it is then when you should apply the primer. The primer plays the role of glue between the paint and the surface and thus it has to be properly applied to get a neat paint finish.
Now your house is ready for makeover. Pre decide the colour scheme that you want to apply and be sure the paints are for exterior painting only. The paints available in the market can be easily classified into two types: the oil based paints, which are best known for their weather holding properties and the latex paints, which can be easily maintained.
Take a professional advice to make a close estimate of the number of litres of paint that you will require to cover the whole house. And do not forget about the painting tools such as brushes, rollers, roller pans, painting tape, etc.
Buy or borrow a ladder with bumpers to achieve a stable access to the entire painting area. Apply the coat of the paint and allow it to dry for at least a day or two. At times, the paint that feels dry to touch is wet from within. Once dried completely, if you feel necessary, apply the second coat. And thus, when you manage to involve family or friends, a house of your dreams may be ready in front of you.
But if you find it too difficult to deal with external painting on your own, there are always professional painters available who can help you. They have professional equipment and experience which is crucial in case an unexpected event happens.
Author Resource:-
Joanna is a well renowned Polish journalist specialising in Polish, Russian and English translation services. She has been residing in the UK for 3 years where she has made her home among the Polish community in Tooting, South West London.
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