Painting can be one of the easier building trades to get into because you probably don’t need a license. Here in Florida, most work that doesn’t involve structural components of a house doesn’t require a license.
2. Clean walls. With a pressure washer, spray off dirt, dust, moss, and other debris stuck to your siding. Once the walls dry, scrape or sand off any peeling paint. Clean every surface you plan to paint.
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Thank you for sharing these tips, Josh! My boyfriend and I are about to embark on a major re-design of our condo and I am not looking forward to all the painting prep work. It does make a huge difference if you do it right though! Stacia February 25, 2015
Generally speaking, in order to be considered a contractor, there are standards and minimum requirements that must be met. But a professional painting contractor provides so much more than what’s standard!
Painters recommend using semi-gloss, eggshell, and satin paints for bathrooms due to the durability, moisture resistance, and ease of cleaning.
With this complete list of 15 things you need for painting the exterior of your house, you’ll be ready to take on this big DIY project.
The last thing you want to realize part way through a paint job is that the painting contractors you hired isn’t the professional they told you they were. The best way to make sure this doesn’t happen is ask for the company’s licenses, if they don’t provide them on their own. Local and state licenses are certified proof that a painting contractor is legitimate and knows what he is doing. This way, you’ll have peace of mind that you are aren’t getting scammed and are working with a reputable company.
It looks nice but I am so sad you all covered all the original trim when it looked like all it needed was a sanding and restain 🙁 Jamie February 25, 2015
An exterior paint job protects your siding while improving its appearance. A fresh coat of paint makes it more attractive. A high-quality exterior paint keeps your home safe from all types of weather, including rain and snow. To top it off, a new paint job raises the real estate value of your home. So, if you’re thinking about selling, consider painting first!
Practice by painting your own home. I did our bedroom, two bathrooms, a closet and the screened porch shortly after I discovered I could paint decently.
The Metzger’s Painting website uses a straightforward and clean design to portray a brand image of strength. When scrolling down the homepage, the moving content against a still background image is quite a unique feature.
Use the roller after brushing in order to flatten out any brush marks that have gone further out than the depths of the corner. This will leave you with a smooth flat surface.
Aside from the size of your home, there are many other factors that can affect paint job costs. For example, if you decide to do the paint job yourself, you’ll be spending less than you would if you hire professional services. Professional painters commonly charge a fixed rate for exteriors, which is based on the square footage. For interiors, they tend to charge by the hour and the standard price is $50 per hour. The price may vary depending on the nature of the project, the size, location, season, and their level of experience.
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Painting vinyl siding costs $1 to $3 per square foot or $1,700 to $5,100 for a 2,000 SF home. Painting vinyl siding refreshes worn siding's appearance. Vinyl siding typically lasts up to 25 years or more but may fade sooner with extreme weather or sun exposure.
After your walls have been painted, wait at least two weeks before attempting to clean them to allow the paint to cure. Dust your walls regularly with a soft cloth and the vacuum brush attachment on your cleaner.
The cost to paint the exterior of a typical two-story house with wood siding will cost between $1,800 and $3,800 for 1,500 square feet.