How To Prep Outside House Trim For Painting

In this video we look at preparing old paint for new paint.

How to prep outside house trim for painting. Rinse thoroughly with a vinegarwater solution and let the trim dry. Once primer has dried trim is ready repainting exterior trim looking brand new. Make sure to wipe caulk as this smooths it out before painting.

Prime bare spots with a latex under coater. If you used TSP to clean the house rinse twice to ensure the solution is completely gone. Using a high grade of silicone latex paintable caulk dispensing out of a non-drip caulking gun.

Before beginning the painting project the surface of your house should be clean dull and dry. When youve finished priming begin painting the trim. Step 1 Begin your painting project by pouring thoroughly mixed paint into a bucket and dipping a quality 2-2½ wide nylonpolyester brush into the paint.

Clean the entire surface with. Rinse the entire house with a garden hose until the runoff water is clear. After cleaning the house scrape off any peeling or cracked paint then sand and prime the area.

If older caulk has broken away from one edge or another its time to remove older caulk first. Staple a plastic tarp to the lowest course of siding to catch paint chips. Sanding filler caulking edges where trim meets another substrate allowing to dry.

Start by scrubbing off all dirt and chalking paint with a scrub brush and a solution of trisodium phosphate TSP. Protect landscape plants by covering them with plastic. Set up scaffolding for easy access to the house wall.