How to Paint Exterior Surfaces by LG Harris November 26th, 2009
Want to give a lick of paint to those exterior surfaces? LG Harris provides you with everything you need to know for a perfect finish
Tools you will need
• Shavehook
• Fine grade wire wool
• Wood filler
• Abrasive paper
• Abrasive sanding block
• Cloth
• Wire brush
• Chemical paint stripper
1. Choose a warm, dry day with little wind that has followed a good spell of dry weather
2. Work in small manageable areas, beginning at the top of the house, cleaning and repairing as you go
3. Use a suitable masonry cleaner with a stiff brush to remove any dirt, loose masonry or old flaky paint
4. Repair with a suitable exterior filler, rubbing down after with a fine abrasive until flush with the surface
5. Make repairs to exterior woodwork, rub down with a fine abrasive where paintwork is in good enough condition to create a surface which new paint can adhere to
6. Strip fully back to bare wood where paint or woodwork is damaged or old
7. Strip back with a heavy abrasive or paint scraping tool and chemical stripper
8. If existing paint is sound then wash and dry off before re-painting
9. If, however, several layers of old paint exist, stripping back fully will achieve a better finish
10. Use a chemical stripper and wire wool to remove the old paint
11. Clean down the stripped metal with a wire brush and white spirit prior to painting
12. Use a specialist exterior/masonry paint and use a masonry roller or wall brush to achieve a good finish
Professional Tips
• Wear heavy-duty rubber gloves when using chemical strippers
Tags;
Dulux, Earthborn, Decorating, Paints
