If you want something hands-on to do this summer, look no further than the outside of your house. There are many reasons to refresh the paint job on your house, including increased protection against weathering, and increased curb appeal. Whatever your reason, read on to learn just what you’ll need, and need to do, to paint your home’s exterior.
What You’ll Need: Materials, Tools, Protection
A DIY paint job is easily doable, and costs only as much as the materials, tools and protection you need. Those materials include the paint itself, the primer and the caulking (to seal cracks and joints). For tools, look for paintbrushes and rollers, sanders, and scrapers. You’ll also need drop cloths (to protect your lawn/garden), masks/respirators (to protect yourself), and a HEPA vacuum/suit if you’re stripping lead-based paint.
What You’ll Do: Step One
Essentially, house-painting boils down to three steps. First, prep the surface. You’ll need to wash the house, scrape loose paint off and sand it smooth to make it an ideal surface to which the new paint can adhere. Note, if your house was built before 1978, test for lead-based paint (which will just require a little more protection while you’re scraping it off). Lead-testing kits can be purchased online.
What You’ll Do: Step Two
Next, patch and prime. Fill in smaller imperfections with something like epoxy. Bigger gaps and joints will need caulking but do this only after the primer is applied. Take this patching time to fix any rot or potential rot problems signaled by improper water drainage. Then prime the whole exterior this seals the wood and makes it even easier for paint to adhere to the walls.
What You’ll Do: Step Three
Finally, the paint. Water-based latex (or acrylic) paint is more flexible, easier to clean and more environmentally friendly than oil-based paints. Read the paint can they contain tips and instructions on using the paint that can come in handy. With DIY, brushes and rollers are better to use than a paint-sprayer, which can be hard to control. Three tips: always start at the top of the house and paint down, it’s always better to do two coats, and stay in the shade while you’re working painting in direct sunlight causes the paint to dry too fast and flake.
What You’ll Do After: How To Maintain An Exterior
Once your exterior has dried, keep it looking fresh with consistent caulking, touch ups for peeling paint and removing mold and mildew whenever you spot it.
For more tips or advice on improving your home’s value in your neighborhood, give me a call – J.P. Cook – 602-320-4253.
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19215 N 268th Lane
Buckeye, AZ 85396
$584,990
3
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,736
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6737806
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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Up to 3% of Base Price or total purchase price, whichever is less, is available through preferred lender. Experience immediate elegance in this move-in ready Voyage floorplan. This home features 3 bedrooms, each with its own full bath, and a versatile flex room. The owner's bath boasts a framed walk-in shower with a seat. Additional highlights include an AV built-in, a 2+ car garage plus a golf cart garage, upgraded cabinets, granite countertops, and a chef's kitchen with a 36'' gas cooktop, wall oven, microwave, and Energy Star stainless steel dishwasher. Enhanced electrical and garage hobby packages complete this sophisticated home.
257 S 165th Avenue
Goodyear, AZ 85338
$584,990
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,456
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6739809
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
--
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3438 E Betsy Lane
Gilbert, AZ 85296
$584,990
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,909
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6739064
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
--
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16006 W Electra Lane Lane
Surprise, AZ 85387
$584,930
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,229
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6764927
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
--
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11562 N 162nd Lane
Surprise, AZ 85379
$584,900
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,922
SqFt
Status
Active Under Contract
MLS #
6749232
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
--
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26964 N 104th Lane
Peoria, AZ 85383
$584,900
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,605
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6733026
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
--
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926 N 97th Way
Mesa, AZ 85207
$584,900
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,651
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6747081
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
--
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Buckeye, AZ 85326
$584,900
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,523
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6729300
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
--
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18411 N 46th Place
Phoenix, AZ 85032
$584,900
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,748
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6754654
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
--
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Phoenix, AZ 85012
$584,900
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,125
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6420046
Property Type
Apartment
Price Type
--
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6078 E Southern Avenue
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
$584,900
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,844
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6720211
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
--
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1300 W 7th Street
Tempe, AZ 85281
$584,900
6
Beds
4
Baths
2,441
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6733783
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
--
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