How To Paint Siding And Trim

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How to paint siding and trim.

Guiding you to clean inspect scrape caulk fill and prime all areas needing your attention. The key to painting aluminum siding is to get it really clean and to use 100 percent acrylic latex paint. For best results start from the top down painting overhangs first then the walls and then the trim. Just be aware that the siding will be only as maintenance free as the paint itself.

To professionally paint trim outside sufficiently first steps listed below must be followed. At the sides of the casings jab your brush into joints then smooth out the paint to seal them. Do not wait until the paint is dry. After the siding is dry you can come back and paint windows shutters and any corner moldings.

At casings and for the undersides of siding laps you may prefer to use a corner roller. Once you have done the horizontal then paint vertically along the left trim and then the right trim of the sideboards. This video shows the basics of how to paint exterior trim on a residential paint job. Dip a 2 2 5 inch 5 08 6 35 cm nylon or polyester brush into the paint.

Check the label to be sure it s recommended for metal siding. Mask the siding and then remove the tape when you have finished painting the trim. When all the prep and priming is done it s time to apply the finish paint to the siding and trim. 11 start at the top and paint horizontally along the top and bottom of each sideboard.

At the top of each casing you ll find a drip cap or metal flashing that tucks up under the siding. In most cases you will want to paint the siding on your house first and then paint the trim. First and most important confirm that painting the siding won t void its warranty if the warranty is still active. Also there are some rules and limitations to follow when painting vinyl siding.

Expect to pay the premium for good paint. Scrape outside trim showing failure. The good news is that you can paint vinyl siding. Caulk all exposed trim outside.