How To Prepare Outdoor Trim For Painting

Shake the can beforehand to prepare the paint.

How to prepare outdoor trim for painting. Wash off any chalk dirt and mildew. And make sure to avoid these missteps. Otherwise theyll bleed through the new paint.

Priming all bare wood caulking fillers sealing trim allowing primer to properly dry. Line the surrounding wall with painters tape by placing it along the trim. While holding this starting spot in place pull out 6 inches of tape then firmly secure it to the wall.

Preparing Exterior Trim for Painting Step-by-Step Start by scrubbing off all dirt and chalking paint with a scrub brush and a solution of trisodium phosphate TSP. Let it dry completely for about 30 minutes to 1 hour before adding a second coat. Remove algae growth which appears as a red green or brown film on your trim before painting.

Using Amazing Putty and Bondo- we learn how to make a piece of trim fix veneer prep furniture for painting. Set up scaffolding for easy access to the house wall. Sanding and Scraping The real bulk of the work in exterior paint prep is surface prep.

Repeat until the tape is secured for the length of the trim. If youre working on an unpainted surface you can give it a quick prep. Rinse thoroughly with a vinegarwater solution and let the trim dry.

Continue until all side edges of the trim are complete. Repaint Trim Using Brush Roller First step before painting exterior is to clean it. Select 3-to-4 inches of painters tape and firmly press it to the wall.