When you consider painting, you need to know how to prepare a surface for exterior painting. Painting often requires more steps than many realize. From preparation of the surface to final coat, proper painting tools and techniques go a long way toward a clean, even surface. By working with professional painters, you guarantee the painting process follows all these stages.
Van Tuinen Painting works with homeowners to ensure their painting goes smoothly. Our vast experience and knowledge of painting surfaces means a better end result every time. Whether you don’t know how to prepare a surface or don’t have the proper resources, we can help.
Different materials require different preparation
Depending on what materials the exterior of your home uses, different preparation becomes necessary. Some different materials and their professional preparation include:
Wood (painted wood, plywood, or composition board)
- Sanding the wood to an unexposed surface
- Fill holes or larger imperfections in the wood using wood filler or putty and smooth out
- Prime the wood, especially patched areas
Stone (brickwork, concrete, or cement)
- Check supplier instructions for curing. Curing time varies, so priming should wait at least the minimum recommended amount of time.
- Once curing finishes, remove the curing agents
- Fill and flatten any rough surface, including cracks or holes
Metal (aluminum or galvanized steel)
- Wash to remove surface debris
- Grind off any corrosion spots with abrasive tools
Vinyl
- Scrub surface clean using soap and warm water
Let us prepare a surface for exterior painting
Beyond the listed preparation techniques, there are other unique situations that come up when you need to prepare a surface for exterior painting. Because our team has worked with so many types of surfaces on homes, you can trust us to do the job right. Van Tuinen painting offers every homeowner some of the best paint preparation and application available. If your home needs preparation and painting, give us a call today!
