Exterior House Painting: Prep, Weather and Finishing Strong
Exteriors are the biggest residential jobs and the most exposed to weather.
Prep Is the Job
Pressure wash, let it dry, scrape loose paint, caulk gaps, spot-prime bare wood. The prep list carries to the crew.
Watch the Weather
Plan exterior visits around dry days and keep interior work ready. See Rain Days.
HOA Colors
Confirm approval before the first coat. Note it on the job.
Body, Then Trim
Most crews paint the body, then trim, then doors and shutters.
Finish Strong
Clean up paint chips, put back what you moved and walk the house with the homeowner.
More on this topic: the House Painting Software page and the rest of its guides.
Plan Exteriors Around the Prep and the Weather
Prep on the job, rain days handled.
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