Enjoy The Rain But Dislike The Harm It Causes? Tips to prepare your home exterior for a fresh coat of paint

TIPS TO PREPARE YOUR HOME’S EXTERIOR FOR A FRESH COAT OF PAINT

As the rainy season sets in, the earth is recharged, and a pleasant atmosphere filters the air in the scorching summer. Although, the rain drops on the windows creates a sense of peace, but, the rainy season presents issues for homeowners, particularly when it comes to maintaining the outside of their property.

You must have heard that home painting should not be done during the rainy season, correct? Sometimes as the weather changes you also want to change the atmosphere of your home. Rain comes with humidity that is villain that destroy paint job. The best way is to prepare your walls with multifunctional primer to deal with moisture.

So, don’t block your mind with these old beliefs because Happilac Premium Weatherguard coat is here to solve your problem. With Happilac’s technology it’s possible to paint a house in rainy season. A new layer of painting gives additional protection from the weather. However, a careful consideration and planning is required to start painting during or just after the monsoon season. Following are the tips by Happilac Paints to prepare your home’s exterior for a fresh coat of paint while ensuring a long-lasting finish.

1- Evaluate Your Home’s Exterior

Before you start your paint project, it’s essential to evaluate your home’s outside for indications of deterioration, such as peeling paint, cracks, mold, or mildew. Pay special attention to places that are frequently exposed to the outdoors, such as windowsills, door frames, and the bottom of external walls.

2- Clean & Prepare the Surface Before You Paint

Paint is not a lover of grime and grease. A clean surface is absolute prerequisite for a successful fresh coat of paint. It is also essential for paint adherence. To clean the surface, pressure washer is best to get rid of grime, dirt, and loose paint. In case of the unavailability of pressure washer, you can use a garden hose with a high-pressure nozzle. If there are persistent stains on the wall, then the simplest, most popular, and most powerful degreaser is likely something you already have in your cabinets: detergent. You just need to dissolve a small amount of detergent in water in a significant ratio, and you’re ready to go. Another well-known household degreaser is ammonia diluted with water. However, despite its greatly decreasing capabilities, ammonia may be less ideal for application. It has a strong, disagreeable odor and is not very ecologically friendly. Allow the surface to completely dry before continuing to the next step. Wet surfaces might result in poor paint adherence and bubbling.

3- Inspect and Repair Damaged Areas

Once the surface is clean and prepared, the next step is to inspect the walls for damage for unusually wide or diagonal cracks, flaking or loose bricks or siding. It is crucial to give attention to the structure of the dwelling. Remember! these cracks can deepen with time, resulting in an unstable structure, particularly in colder areas where water can enter the gaps and freeze. After inspection, repair cracks and holes by using exterior-grade filler. In case of mold or mildew, apply a beach solution with a ratio of one part bleach to three parts of water. Use this solution to scrub the surface vigorously. After this rinse well and let it dry fully.

4- Sand the Surface

While sanding is not essential for every paint project, uneven patches on walls, whether previously painted or not, must be sanded before painting to ensure that the paint applies smoothly. The selection of the most appropriate sandpaper is very crucial for effective painting endeavor. The sandpaper chosen must be efficient while also leaving no unattractive grooves. For remaining loose paint and to smooth out rough areas, medium-grit sandpaper is ideal, whereas a power sander is ideal for larger surfaces.

5- Shield Surrounding Areas

Now the question is how to shield the surrounding areas? Negligence can wreak havoc on surrounding areas and the paint job can be a disaster. To safeguard the surrounding areas and outdoor furniture from paint spills, splatters, and accidental drips precautions must be taken before starting the job of painting. This protection will keep the surrounding areas from paint splatters and make the job look more professional. Also remember to cover the plants and outdoor furniture too. Use heavy cloth, canvas trap, painter’s tape or plastic sheeting to shield these surrounding areas and secure them with tape.

6- Prime the Surface

Priming is typically recommended before painting exterior walls, particularly if the surface is fresh, previously painted, or if you desire greater color coverage. Primer not only helps the paint adherence but also paints last longer, fills the imperfections and creates even finish. To achieve this, selection of a high-quality exterior primer that suits the material of your home’s exterior is very important. After uniformly applying the primer, give it time to dry fully. This step is especially important if you’re painting over a dark color or bare wood.

7- Choose the Right Paint

An external paint color influences how others see your property. When deciding on a color palette, examine the texture and materials of your home’s exterior (for example, roof tiles, bricks, and stones). Exterior shades and colors that match existing materials may help to bring your homes outside more attractive. Also think about the lighting as colors can appear different in different light conditions. Happilac Paints has brought Weatherguard that is an outdoor emulsion paint with an acrylic base specifically designed to survive extreme weather. In case of shortage of time, consider choosing paint with a primer built in. Choose mold and mildew-resistant paint, especially if you live in a humid region.

8- Use Proper Exterior Painting Techniques

There are certain painting techniques that bring enhanced finish in painting job. To avoid streaks and drips, the thumb rule is to first paint the top of your home and work your way down. The best tool for corners and edges is a brush whereas, for large, flat areas a roller is best. Apply multiple thin and even coats and allow each coat to dry completely before the next application. This ensures a smooth, even finish.

9- Inspect and Touch Up

Once the job is done, carefully inspect for any imperfection such as missed spots or left areas. For touch-ups use a small brush. After the job is done, remove all shields and coverings and clean up the surface.

10- Maintain Your Fresh Paint Job

Perform regular upkeep on the outside of your property to keep it looking good. Clean the outside once or twice a year to eliminate grime and avoid mold formation. Touch up any chipped or faded spots of paint. This will make your painting work last longer and keep your house looking good.
Finally, Painting during the rainy season is a herculean task and requires careful planning. Through Happilac Paint’s this guideline, you can achieve a professional-looking finish. This will protect your property and will also beautify your home. Happy painting!