You may have been considering painting your home for some time now but you are putting it off because you know what a chore it can be. Well, just remember that it can be easy as long as you have a few simple and practical tips to follow. You might even find that the curb appeal of your home will improve if you slap on a coat of paint.
Keep these things in mind when you prepare to paint:
• Think about the temperature, humidity and the weather conditions when you begin planning to paint your home. All of these things can help or hinder your paint when it dries. You do not want it to be more than 90 degrees out and you really do not want it to be below 50 degrees. Make sure it is not suppose to rain either.
• Wash your home and take the time to get rid of any old paint exterior damages that is beginning to flake off. When your home is covered in dirt your new paint may not dry well or it may peel off. It will definitely flake and peel if you are covering up old paint that is already flaking off.
• Start at the top and work your way down. You do not want to finish painting and then notice a lot of drips that have already dried. If you start painting at the top of your house and work your way down you will be able to catch any of these drips before they dry.
Painting your house should be exciting. It does not have to be a really large chore as long as you take some extra steps before you begin. You will find that this really does make things a lot easier.