There are lots of people that want to make sure their home looks its best and the only way to do that is to start from the outside and work their way in. The exterior of the house is a big part of what your home’s value and curb appeal is. You want to make sure that the paint on the outside of your house is in good shape and colors that accent the property. This means that over time you will have to make sure you have your home painted. The paint is not something that is going to last forever. It will start to fade, chip and wear and will need to be redone. The paint on the house can be re-done as often as you want to make a change or update the look. When you are ready to paint your house, it is important to know what you need to do to prepare. L.W. Winslow Painting. Inc outlines how to prepare your home for paint.

Exterior House Repair

One of the first things you want to make sure you do is to check the house for damage. You can make some notes about any areas that are chipped, cracked or damaged. These areas are the first thing you need to make sure are taken care of before you can move forward. You want to make sure any areas that are chipped and cracked are removed and the area has been sanded down. These areas will need to have to be treated if you want to have the end result looking good and smooth. The other area of the house that will need to be checked is the trim work. These are wooded areas like the eaves and window trim. They can be damaged over time from the wear and tear as well as the weather. These areas may need to be sanded down and prepped so that they can take a new coat of paint.

Clean Exterior Walls Before Painting

The other thing you want to have done is to have a nice clean canvas to have painted. The canvas is your home and it happens to be outside and exposed to all the elements. The exterior of the house can have debris and dirt on it that can be a problem when you go to have the home painted. That is why one of the most important aspects is to make sure your home has been power washed. This is a process that a professional can do to use powered water to make sure that the dirt is washed away. It is a great way to have a nice clean canvas so that there is not any debris that will cause the paint to not stick.

Paint Your House

Now that you have your home prepped you can make sure that it is painted. You want to make sure you hire a professional that can do the job in the right way and that the end result is something you love. The professional can also make sure that good quality paint is used and that you are happy with the result you get.

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L.W. Winslow Painting, Inc can ensure that you get a beautifully painted home. Call us today!