How To Prep Siding For Painting

Exterior paint contains additives that provide defense against the weather which helps prevent the color from fading from sun exposure for example.

How to prep siding for painting. Direct the water stream downward to prevent getting water behind the siding. Youll also need to seal and prime the wood to provide a surface that. Paint the vinyl siding evenly and wait for the paint to dry before painting another coat.

Wear appropriate clothes and gloves as the paint will likely be difficult to rinse off. Then scrub it with a soft-bristle brush. You can buy protective or glossy coating to further improve your paint job.

High-pressure water can break the glass. Prepare the area for painting Wash clean with a mild bleach and water solution If it has been painted previously check for peeling paint and scrape off any loose paint Caulk the siding to wood or other composite trim. Gently spray one section of the siding with the garden hose.

Rinse the siding with clean water from a hose then hand-scrub the siding to remove all dirt grease and chalkiness using a soft-bristled brush sponge or rag. In order to remove the paint by pressure -spraying you need to inundate the base surface with massive amounts of water which is never a good idea especially with wood siding. Do not spray upward under siding or into air vents near the eaves which permit air circulation into the attic.

Pressure wash to remove dirt Pressure washing removes loose paint and built-up grime and improves paint adhesion. The best way to clean siding for painting is to use a garden sprayer. Painter Jim Clark shows how to ready old faded aluminum siding for a fresh coat of paint.

Painting Wood Siding Photo 1. Turn your pressure washer to 600 pounds per square inch. Work from the bottom up and thoroughly rinse each section immediately after scrubbing.