How To Paint Outside Wood Siding

Use a long handled scrubber brush and a mild detergent to gently scrub away accumulated dirt grime mold and other residue.

How to paint outside wood siding.

Then paint with 2 coats of a preferably premium quality paint for wood exteriors. Paint from side to side to stay in the direction of the wood grain. Sand areas you ve repaired and that don t have paint on it as well as the areas around them. Caulk does fail eventually so this is the perfect time to check.

Many hardware and home improvement stores offer paint mixing services. Give the surface a full day to dry before moving on. In order to have excellent results you should place your hand with the sprayer at the appropriate distance away from the wood. If the bare wood has been exposed or there is a big difference.

Checking for low moisture content mc percentage. Prepare painting over old paint on wood to last. Paint the siding with the desired color working from the top down. If it has scrape it out clean it let the area dry then re caulk it.

When you re satisfied with the wood s appearance rinse the exterior from top to bottom with a garden hose. To lighten a paint color add white paint as needed until the desired color is reached. When using a paint sprayer keep in mind that paint will come out immediately as soon as you pull the sprayer s trigger. Before picking up a paint brush or roller few important steps to take in preparation when painting over aged paint on wood to last the longest.

Ideally about 8 to 12 inches away. The two applications of primer were followed with two coats of high quality exterior latex paint for a clean smooth finish. The first application of primer was absorbed immediately into the wood but the second application of primer did a fantastic job of covering the weathered siding. Pour thoroughly mixed paint into a bucket.

Use a roller on the boards applying one thin coat at a time. Clean up any paint drips as quickly as possible.