House Exterior Design

When it comes to exterior protective paint coatings, there are a number of things to take into consideration. For example, if the previous gloss paint has begun to breakdown, simple painting over the top of it will not give the base materials any longevity at all. Instead all loose paint will need to be taken back to a sound base either by scraping, sanding, burning off, chemical stripping or a combination of all four. Then the affected areas must be primed with an appropriate primer for whatever the base surface is, then undercoated with a minimum of two top coats applied.

Exterior trim paints are available in a variety of different finishes and colours. The most common colour for the trim on a house exterior is white, although you should not be afraid to experiment with different colours as with all decorative finishes it really is all down to individual taste. The most common finish for the exterior trim is gloss, which when applied correctly can easily transform tired looking a tired looking house to something that is something for a home owner to be proud of. Satin paint can also be used on the exterior trim of a house, this finish is designed to give a slightly more understated appearance whilst offering the protection that is required for materials that are continuously exposed to the elements.
Painting the exterior of most property's will require the use of safe working platforms or ladders. As with anything that requires working at height, extra care should be taken at all times to ensure the safety of you and others around you.
Proper preparation of all surfaces to be painted is paramount. Improper preparation is the main cause of paint failure and/or reduced life of the finish. Surface preparation can take as little as a few hours, while some require days to complete properly. All this time and work and you have yet to open your first can of paint!

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