EXTERIOR SPRING PAINTING PROJECTS

• Deck
  
  • Decks can be power washed, sanded, stained and sealed.

• Exterior Doors & Casings
  
  •  Exterior doors and casings should be sanded to remove loose paint.
  • Prime with an exterior oil based primer 
  • Repair with Bondo spot filler where paint has broken away
  • Prime again over Bondo, making certain primer is dry
  • Apply final coat of exterior latex or exterior oil paint.

• Sofit & Facia 
  •  Power wash the surface. 
  • Repair or replace all loose boards
  •  Prime bare wood with an exterior oil primer
  •  Apply finish coat of exterior latex

• Wood Fences
  •  Power wash to remove old stain and dirt  
  •  Allow fence to dry
  •  Apply one or two coats of latex stain

•  Patio Furniture
  •  Sand and repair all surfaces
  •  If previously painted, treat it as though you were preparing an exterior door casing
  •  If stained, apply two coats of latex or oil stain.
  • Applying a sealer coat is optional.

• Cement Drive and Walkways
  •  Painting, resurfacing, and sealing  cement should be done by a professional.

• Wrought Iron Fences
  • Remove all rust
  • Prime rusted area with a rust inhibiter
  • Apply two coats  exterior oil paint