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Have Old Wood Siding With Layers Of Chipping Paint? Talk To Exterior Paint Experts About These Things

1 October 2020

Paul Lucas

If you have an old wooden house that has damaged paint and layers of old paint below the damaged coating you see, it is time to get professional help. You can restore the beauty of the home and keep the wood siding, but getting help from the experts is the best choice. Here are some things to talk about when you get estimates from local exterior painting companies.

Removal Process

Evaluate the paint removal process and talk with the painting company about the work ahead. If you think you can safely remove the layers of paint with a putty knife or an electric sander, this will take a lot of time but will save a lot of money.

There are other things to keep in consideration if you are planning on removing the existing paint on your own like:

• Wear protection from lead inhalation or other toxins
• Dispose of the old paint properly
• Don't damage the wood

If you aren't confident in your abilities to remove the old layers of paint on your own, talk with the painting company about doing the work for you.

High-Quality Primer

It's important to invest your money in high-quality primer. The high-quality primer that goes on before the paint will:

• Protect the wood from weathering and moisture
• Provide an even base for the paint color to look the same all around the house
• Prevent the paint from soaking into the wood and needing several coats
• Help prevent pest damage

The professional exterior painting company will know what high-quality primer to use on the old wood siding.

Lifetime Paint

There are now lifetime paint options available for exterior painting. This means a long-lasting durable paint that is going to look great on the exterior of your home. You want a paint that will not fade in the sun, that won't get damaged with pressure washing, and that will look great for years.

Talk with the painting contractor about the warranty on the paint and a service warranty. Invest in the best paint to make your professional paint job last.

Get a couple of estimates and talk with the painting contractor to find out how much money the project is going to cost and what products each company recommends for use. From there you can move forward with hiring a contractor and getting the professional painting skills needed to restore the exterior wood siding on your home.

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