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: Paint will not adhere properly to uncured stucco and may appear chalky or dusty. If you're in a hurry, here's a tip from Richard Luks, construction manager for RSR Custom Renovations and Additions: " Keep the stucco wet by spraying it with a hose. If it's washed daily, it can cure in a week to 10 days." If you are repainting an existing home, inspect the exterior walls and trim for chipping, peeling, mildew and other imperfections. 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."