How to Paint Exterior Siding
Cover the nearby ground and vegetation with drop cloths., Rub the siding with a cloth to clean off any powdery paint pigment and mildew. , Test the existing paint for lead., Mix 1 cup (240 ml) of chlorine bleach with 1 cup (240 ml) of Trisodium...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Cover the nearby ground and vegetation with drop cloths.
These can be found at most hardware stores starting at around $1. -
Step 2: Rub the siding with a cloth to clean off any powdery paint pigment and mildew.
, This is only necessary for homes built prior to the 1980s in the United States.
If your home is not in the United States, check with your local consumer safety agency for information.
Use a lead test kit, which can be obtained at some retail stores or online for approximately $13.
If lead is present, contact a licensed lead abatement specialist. , Be sure to wear gloves while doing this. ,,,, This can be purchased at most hardware and home improvement stores. , Many hardware and home improvement stores offer paint mixing services.
To lighten a paint color, add white paint as needed until the desired color is reached.
To darken a paint color, add black paint to darker colors and gray paint to lighter colors.
A general rule of thumb is to stay within 2 shades of the original color.
To intensify a color, add more of the base color. ,, Once you have done the horizontal, then paint vertically along the left trim and then the right trim of the sideboards.
Reload the brush with paint, when necessary. ,, Reload the roller with paint, when necessary. -
Step 3: Test the existing paint for lead.
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Step 4: Mix 1 cup (240 ml) of chlorine bleach with 1 cup (240 ml) of Trisodium Phosphate (TSP) and 1 gallon (3.78 liters) of water.
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Step 5: Soak an abrasive sponge in the solution and scrub the siding.
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Step 6: Rinse the siding with a garden hose.
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Step 7: Allow the siding to dry.
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Step 8: Apply 1 coat of acrylic primer.
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Step 9: Pour thoroughly mixed paint into a bucket.
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Step 10: Dip a 2-2.5 inch (5.08-6.35 cm) nylon or polyester brush into the paint.
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Step 11: Start at the top and paint horizontally along the top and bottom of each sideboard.
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Step 12: Pour paint into a paint tray and work a paint roller in the tray until it is fully covered with paint.
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Step 13: Fill in the remaining areas of siding with the roller.
Detailed Guide
These can be found at most hardware stores starting at around $1.
, This is only necessary for homes built prior to the 1980s in the United States.
If your home is not in the United States, check with your local consumer safety agency for information.
Use a lead test kit, which can be obtained at some retail stores or online for approximately $13.
If lead is present, contact a licensed lead abatement specialist. , Be sure to wear gloves while doing this. ,,,, This can be purchased at most hardware and home improvement stores. , Many hardware and home improvement stores offer paint mixing services.
To lighten a paint color, add white paint as needed until the desired color is reached.
To darken a paint color, add black paint to darker colors and gray paint to lighter colors.
A general rule of thumb is to stay within 2 shades of the original color.
To intensify a color, add more of the base color. ,, Once you have done the horizontal, then paint vertically along the left trim and then the right trim of the sideboards.
Reload the brush with paint, when necessary. ,, Reload the roller with paint, when necessary.
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