Title: How To Paint a House Exterior - The Home Depot
Headings: How To Paint a House Exterior
Project Guide
How To Paint a House Exterior
Time Required: Over 1 day
Difficulty: Intermediate
Tools
Safety Glasses & Sunglasses
Paint Buckets
Wire Brushes
Sandpaper
Paint Brushes
Extension Ladders
Materials
wood fillers
drop cloths
patching & repair
paint thinner, solvents & cleaners
caulk
tape

Content: PAINT THE SIDING           "
Step 10: ROLL OR BRUSH, STARTING AT THE TOP OF THE WALL           "
Step 11: START EACH STROKE TO THE RIGHT BY FEATHERING THE BRUSH OR ROLLER           "
Step 12: BLEND THE TWO STROKES TOGETHER WHERE THEY MEET IN FRONT OF YOU           "
Step 13: USE A PAINT SPRAYER TO SPEED UP THE PROCESS           "
1
TRIM OR TIE BACK BUSHES OR LIMBS
Cover nearby plants with drop cloths or tarps. Turn off any A/C units and cover with plastic and tape as needed. 2
REMOVE SHUTTERS AND CLOSE STORM WINDOWS
Inspect your siding and trim carefully, looking for holes and cracks, then make any necessary repairs. Fill any holes with wood filler, and then sand smooth after drying. 3
REGLAZE WINDOWS IF OLD PUTTY IS CRACKED OR SHRUNKEN
You can remove the old putty with a chisel or putty knife, but be careful not to break the glass. Apply new glazing compound as needed, pressing it into place with a putty knife.