Maintaining the paint on your exterior will keep the building protected. At House Painting of Colorado, we have years of experience in residential and commercial painting services throughout Colorado and the Denver area. Today, we’ll help you learn how to protect your investment with some tips for painting exterior trim.
From the top: The best way to start a successful project is to develop a plan first. By beginning from the top of the exterior and working your way down you can move quickly and take advantage of the chance to clean up the inevitable mistakes as you go without causing new ones to drip down. Use the top down approach for all of the following steps.
Scrape away extra paint: Begin by scraping and sanding loose paint on the trim’s surface. It’s vital to begin with a clear, clean surface. If you’re painting the gutters as well, a wire brush will work wonders on galvanized metal downspouts.
Caulk gaps: Inspect the trim for cracks and gaps. Remove dirt from the surface, and fill these imperfections with a caulk gun. The caulk should produce a clean seal. Give it time to dry before beginning the next step.
Apply a coat of primer: Choose a primer compatible with the topcoat. Applying primer may be tedious, but it’s a vital step. Take a look at our article on colors if you need help choosing a color for the trim.
Paint a final coat: It’s not necessary to rely on small brushes for painting trim. A small roller will save time, and you can use a brush on areas near the edge.
Painting exterior trim requires time and hard work – it’s a demanding job that calls for proper materials, commitment, and planning. If you’d rather not tackle it on your own, give Zenith Painting a call at 800-381-4601 for a free quote.
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