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Painting House Sidings
How to Get House Paint to Last on Siding
Introduction: Eventually the elements of
nature will take their toll on house siding. It
really doesn’t matter if your siding is made of
aluminum, vinyl or wood, you will need to repaint
it from time to time to spruce it up and keep the
house looking attractive. Painting the house is not
the best of weekend chores as there are many other
things homeowners prefer to do rather than paint
the house. But it is one of those DIY homeowner
chores that must be done.
It is often difficult to get the paint to adhere to
the surface of old siding because the paint
oxidizes over time. If the old paint is oil based
paint you are more likely be faced with a situation
where the new paint just starts peeling off soon
after it is applied.
Vinyl and aluminum siding is more likely to fade
and peal because it is subjected to the UV rays of
the sun which causes it to fade and make it look
dull. This problem can be overcome with a thorough
cleaning, applying primer and then apply a fresh
coat of paint. Priming is essential to achieve
a good paint job. Apply a paint additive that is of
latex origin to ensure that the initial coat of
paint will fasten itself to the siding effectively.
Only buy the best quality latex paint available and
do not make the mistake of opting for an oil or
solvent based paint.
Apply at least two coats of the finish coat for the
best results. Ensure that the first coat is
thoroughly dry before applying the second coat.
Whether your siding is aluminum, vinyl or wood it
requires proper surface preparation to include
cleaning and applying a primer coat of paint to
ensure a professional finish.
Always use a high quality house paint. Do not
settle for inexpensive paint if you want a
professional looking job that will last for five or
more years. I recommend Cabot paint because it has
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