How To Prepare Outdoor Trim For Painting

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How to prepare outdoor trim for painting. Before beginning the painting project the surface of your house should be clean dull and dry. Don dust mask and safety glasses then use a pull-style paint scraper to scrape loose paint from the siding. Rinse the trim thoroughly and allow it to dry completely before preparing the surface for primer and paint.

After cleaning the house scrape off any peeling or cracked paint then sand and prime the area. When youve finished priming begin painting the trim. Staple a plastic tarp to the lowest course of siding to catch paint chips.

HOW TO REPAIR EXTERIOR ROTTED WOOD TRIM Repairing rotten exterior door frames window frames or garage trim the easy way. Repeat until the tape is secured for the length of the trim. Priming all bare wood caulking fillers sealing trim allowing primer to properly dry.

How to Patch Trim for Painting Step 1. 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. Starting at a top corner of the door trim begin painting along the side edge of the trim where it meets the wall.

Shake the can beforehand to prepare the paint. Sure vinyl windows are a great low cost and low maintenance solution especially when installed on vinyl sided homes. Protect landscape plants by covering them with plastic.

Wash Surface Wash the surface of the trim with a TSP solution or a low-phosphate household cleaner. The most difficult part of that prep is sanding and scraping. Continue until all side edges of the trim are complete.