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: 5
RINSE THE ENTIRE HOUSE WITH A GARDEN HOSE
Rinse until the runoff water is clear. If you used a TSP solution to clean the house, rinse twice to ensure the solution is completely gone. Let the siding and trim dry completely, usually two days, before painting. 6
PRIME MASONRY SURFACES IF THERE ARE WATER STAINS
You’ll also want to prime surfaces if glossy paint is to be top-coated. Cedar and redwood contain less resin that bleeds through water-based paints, so use oil-based primer on woods. Make sure the surface you are painting is dry and there is no rain in the weather forecast. Apply primer to bare siding. For best results, allow primer to dry. 7
RINSE THE ENTIRE HOUSE AGAIN
Paint roof trim and soffits before the walls if they are a different color. 8
PAINT THE INSIDE CORNERS AND AROUND THE TRIM
Use a corner roller or trim brush to paint these areas.