4 Tips to Help Extend the Life of Exterior Paint

Once the hard work and expenses of painting a building exterior has completed you want to make sure that it is preserved and protected properly in order to ensure that this will not have to be repeated too frequently.

1) Prep and Prime

To ensure the outside paint’s endurance, surfaces must be carefully prepped. Wood that is deteriorated or damaged has to be fixed or replaced. It should be completely smooth, which typically calls for a lot of sanding. Remove any loose paint by scraping it off. Fill dents, chips, and holes with putty or patching material. Seal the seams.

Laying the groundwork for a brilliant, long-lasting finish entails using a high-quality tinted primer that is comparable in colour to the final finish. The regularity and sheen of the finish paint are maintained by the primer, which also covers patched and caulked areas.

2) Remove Dirt and Grime

Making sure that the paint can cling to the surface is a fundamental step in creating a paint job that will last. The correct adhesion of paint to the surface is hampered by dirt, filth, mildew, and other sorts of residue. Therefore, cleaning a home is a crucial step in getting it ready for painting. Hiring a specialist to pressure wash the siding is the simple solution. Choose a professional instead of a novice because a novice could potentially ruin siding. If you wash the house yourself, you can use a sponge to apply a house cleaning solution to your home, but it’s a laborious task.

3) Annual Repairs

Take the time to properly inspect your home at least once a year after your exterior painting project is finished. Restore and repaint the area if there is any fresh damage.

4) Protect from Moisture

Keep a watch on every portion of your home’s exterior to make sure that water isn’t collecting or overflowing into one area of your house. The external paint may bubble, flake, or degrade after prolonged exposure. Make sure that painted surfaces are not wet by water sprinklers.

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We know how important it is to maintain the integrity of your exterior paint. That’s why we have the best products, equipment, and technique to guarantee a long lasting paint job. To learn more about our products and services, contact us on 03333 660 408 or request a call back. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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