3 Things You Need To Do Before Painting.
With longer days and the sun shining, a lot of homeowners will be repainting their exterior. If you’re going to do the work yourself rather than looking for painting services in Changanachery, you probably already know that preparation is one of the most important parts of the process. There are various things you need to do before even picking up the paintbrush to ensure you get the best finish possible. Here are three of the most important:
1.Cleaning
One of the most underrated aspects of any paint job, particularly for exterior work, is cleaning. The outside of your home collects all kinds of different materials, whether it be a build-up of dust and dirt, grime or even moss in some cases. Painting on even a slightly unclean surface is ultimately going to be a waste of your time and hard work.
2. Sanding & Filling
This is particularly important if you’re repainting a surface that is in bad condition. But even if it’s fairly smooth and without too much peeling or cracking, it’s worth giving the surface a light sand. This essentially has the effect of balancing out the wall so that your paint brush can glide along it and apply paint smoothly. An uneven surface is not ideal to paint on, as you’ll likely wind up with certain spots having more paint applied than others.
3. Priming
Priming is highly recommend for nearly all paint jobs and even more so if you’re going with a new colour. Some outdoor surfaces such as timber for instance, can provide the level of adhesion required for the paint to spread evenly. Forget to prime when painting your exterior and you run the risk of ending up with a patchy, unsightly finish. If you’re painting over another colour, you may see this shade through the new colour unless you add at least a couple of primer coats
