Title: How to Paint a House: 12 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow
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X Expert Source Jeff Baldwin
Residential Painter Expert Interview. 26 February 2021
Use a hose to wash down the walls and go over any stubborn dirt with a wire brush and some warm soapy water. Alternatively, a power washer can be used to clean particularly stubborn dirt and remove paint flecks. Just be careful not to cause any damage to the home by setting the spray too high. [ 3]
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Remove any defective paint. If there is any old, defective paint on the surface of your house, you will need to remove it before you can proceed. This includes any paint that is loose, blistered or chipped. Failing to remove the old, chipped paint before you begin will prevent the fresh paint from properly adhering to the surface of the house.