Title: How to Paint the Exterior of a House | HGTV
Headings: How to Paint the Exterior of a House
How to Paint the Exterior of a House
Step 1: Prep Your Surface
Step: Caulk and Patch
Step 3: Take Time to Prime
Step 4: Choose Quality Exterior Paint
Step 5: Pick Colors With Curb Appeal
Step 6: Spray and Roll
Step 7: Finishing Touches

Content: Kill off mildew by applying a chlorine bleach solution with a garden sprayer. Then pressure-clean the entire exterior to remove dirt and old paint that has come loose. Step 1: Prep Your Surface
You may be tempted to get straight to the painting, but diligent prep work is critical to a professional-looking finish. According to Dan Lawson of Medallion Paint, "Ninety-five percent of good painting is having a good surface." Step: Caulk and Patch
Before you pick up a paint roller, grab a tube of caulk. It's vital to seal any cracks, as well as the joints where one type of exterior material meets another. This includes: window frames, door frames, molding and fascia boards.