Painting Wood Siding Prep

Prepare the surface with old buildings such as my 130 year old barn water blasting the loose paint is not a recommended practice.

Painting wood siding prep.

Unfinished siding exposed to several weeks of sunlight before painting needs to be sanded. Use an old screwdriver or similar tool to scrape out any failed caulk from joints and cracks. Without good preparation all of the effort and expense that you invest in painting may be diminished by less than stellar results and a job that may not last. Before weathered wood can be painted it will require extensive prep work to ensure that the paint stays on for more than just a couple of years.

Before painting wood siding proper preparation is critically important. Use a long handled scrubber brush and a mild detergent to gently scrub away accumulated dirt grime mold and other residue. Sunlight degrades the unfinished wood surface thus it will never hold paint as well as fresh wood. If the unfinished wood was exposed more than 3 to 4 weeks lightly sand the surface to remove the thin layer of degraded wood before applying paint.

Use a stiff bristled brushed to scrub away anything that may resist coming off. Power wash the siding. Proper painting preparation includes. Cleaning the siding.

This is where water seeps into cracks and soaks into the wood causing the paint to peel. Applying a fresh coat of paint every few years will keep your home looking beautiful. Give the surface a full day to dry before moving on. When you re satisfied with the wood s appearance rinse the exterior from top to bottom with a garden hose.

Clean the wood surface thoroughly.