Paint Siding Or Trim First

In most cases you will want to paint the siding on your house first and then paint the trim.

Paint siding or trim first.

Painting walls siding field or body wins first. It doesn t look as good but is acceptable and cheaper. What my painters do is first prime. Then spray siding then spray trim then brush and cut in siding then brush trim.

Whether you are painting wood siding masonite t 111 clapboard siding or wood trim all information below pertains to them all. Expect to pay the premium for good paint. Power washing exterior allowing to properly dry cover all areas not to receive outside paint scrape all loose paint sanding mil thickness differences fill gaps with caulk exterior spackle prime all bare wood spackle areas. When you do the woodwork first you can ride the trim paint onto the walls a little then cut over it in one go 19.

Exterior wood trim is the first thing needed when painting most exteriors. Roll as close as you can without bumping the opposite wall or slopping paint onto the trim. Use enough paint to form a tight seal between the siding and the trim to keep out moisture wind and insects. These should be painted first and then the siding should be done.

If you paint the trim first you run the risk of the wall color splattering and having to touch it up again. Though it is common to paint all the body and just face off the trim. Paint all the woodwork first the first and second coats then move onto the walls says o neil. Soon many will be painting over old exterior paint at some point even more who wishes it to last indefinitely.

To ensure the finished texture will be consistent in these areas brush on the door and trim paint then immediately roll it out before the paint dries. They bear the brunt of rain snow and accumulated dirt. If you need to pick out the trim in a different colour which sure looks prettier then go back and paint it afterwards. The best way to get this siding clean is to power wash it.

Paint exterior windows sashes sills and jambs in the same order as the interior ones working from the sashes out to the frames. Imho it ll be easier for you to spray all the same colour. After the siding is dry you can come back and paint windows shutters and any corner moldings. Roller with a nap that s the same thickness that was used for the rest of the wall painting.

If you toggle back and forth your cutlines won t be as sharp. On the other hand if you paint the wall first then the trim paint could bleed over and. Evenly apply your coats. Homeowners should think more strategically says rich o neil of masterworks painting.

Be sure to pay close attention to the windowsills. The key to painting aluminum siding is to get it really clean and to use 100 percent acrylic latex paint.