If you have an upcoming home improvement project that involves painting the exterior of your home, here are some steps to prep the outside of your home before the professional painters arrive.

Power Wash Everything

Before the pro painters arrive, you must ensure the outside of your home looks sharp and clean so the paint can last you a lifetime. Power-washing the exterior of your home will guarantee that all dirt, mold, mildew, and more will be removed. 

Some name-brand paint companies like Sherwin-Williams use bleach within the power-washing mix to safely and accurately remove all mildew and mold from the exterior of your home. Removing mold and mildew from your exterior walls will ensure a lifetime warranty for any painting work. 

Razor Scrapping 

After the outside walls of your house are nice and cleaned from power-washing, the next step we recommend doing is purchasing some razors designed for paint scrapping to remove any excess or chipping paint. Talk to the pros to figure out the best technique to leave your home paint chipped and damage-free.

Caulking

The final step we recommend doing before painting the exterior of your home is caulking the areas that need a touch-up from potential leaks or future damage. Caulking can be troublesome and, if not done correctly, can do more harm than good. As mentioned, a good caulking job will prevent water leaks and helps the latex to hold up properly after a paint job is completed. 

Hiring a professional painting company like ours will have your caulking look great and last a lifetime. We use polyurethane sealant in our caulking to ensure adequate, vital caulking for every job.  

Trust The Professionals 

Anyone can throw a coat of paint on a surface, but it’s the preparation that creates a beautiful finished look that will last for years, rather than leave your home peeling after the first winter. Contact us now for a free estimate and ask about our complimentary digital color rendering service we provide for our customers.