A successful exterior paint
job can be achieved by
following a few simple rules

GETTING PICTURE-perfect and
long-lasting results when painting
the exterior of your home is not
as tough as you might imagine.

In fact, experts say that you can
achieve painting perfection if you
just follow four simple rules.

Rule #i: Take time to prepare
the surface properly.

Although there is a natural urge
to start painting as soon as possi-
ble, don’t overlook the impor-
tance of surface preparation. Even
the best quality paints can fail if
they are applied to a poor surface.

Before beginning to paint, make
sure the surface is clean and free
of dirt and chalk. Use soap and
water with a scrub brush, then
rinse. Or, consider using a power
washer, which may be rented.

Remove any loose, flaking or
peeling paint by scraping, sanding
or wire-brushing.

On wood siding, sand areas that
have glossy paint on them to pro-
vide a more inviting surface for
the new paint. And spot-prime
any areas where bare wood shows.

Brush off any dust particles ieft
from the sanding and scraping.
Then get ready to paint.

Rule #2: Buy top quality paint.

This is one place that you don’t
want to skimp. Even though all
paint is rather inexpensive,. some
people try to save a few dollars by
using a lesser-quality product.

That can be a big mistake, since

lower quality paints have a shorter
lifespan.

High quality paints provide bet-
ter performance than do ordinary
paints, so it pays to buy the best.
For more exterior applications,
that means a top quality acrylic
latex (water-based) paint, accord-
ing to the Rohm and Haas Paint
Quality institute.

Top quality acrylic latex paint
has superior adhesion, so it will
grip and tenaciously hold onto a
properly-prepared surface. That
helps prevent blistering, flaking
and peciing.

Another benefit to top quality
acrylic latex paint is its flexibility,
which enables it to expand and
contract with the surface below,
helping to avoid a host of paint

failures.
Rule #43: Use high quality
brushes and tools.

To get the best results with your
top quality paint, you should ap-
ply it with high quality tools and
accessories. They'll not only help
you apply a thicker, more uniform
coat for a better looking paint
job, but they’! also make the
work easier.

Choose brushes that are well-
balancee. Look for multiple
lengths of split bristles packed
tightly through a %" to I”
thickness for a standard 4’’ brush.

Make sure the brushes are spr-
ingy and that they contain no

bristle gaps.

If you are working with latex
paints, apply them with brushes
and rollers made of synthetic ma-
terials.

Polyester bristles are the best
material for brushes, since they
hold their shape and maintain the
proper stiffness regardless of the
amount of water they encounter.

When applying oil-based or
aikyd paints, it’s fine to use natu-
ral-bristle brushes or rollers with
natural fibers.

And don’t discount the possibil-
ity of using power washers and
spray painting equipment. How-
ever, be sure to follow the manu-
facturer’s directions for safe and
proper use to achieve profes-
sional-looking results.

Rule #4: Paint under the right
weather conditions.

Choose the right type of day to
do your exterior painting. Ideally,
you should paint when the
temperature is between 70 and 85

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