| Don't under estimate your ability, grab a | | | | doors will look best against a flat |
| paint brush this summer and get out there and | | | | exterior.Remember, oil-based paints may have |
| paint your house. Over the years I've been | | | | local government restrictions check to see |
| tempted to pay someone to do the job but | | | | whether there are restrictions on using |
| after getting their estimate I decided real | | | | oil-based paints in your area. And always |
| quick to do it myself.If you have vinyl | | | | avoid breathing oil-based paint fumes for |
| siding painting the windows, trim and doors | | | | long periods of time.The materials you will |
| will give you a chance to be creative. You | | | | need is a good trim brush, tape, paint |
| can design a color scheme by using colors | | | | bucket, ladders, drop-cloth, mineral spirits |
| that complement your homes exterior | | | | for clean up, paint :-) and stir stick.Note, |
| siding.Below I will give you some pointers on | | | | you can match latex primer with latex |
| how to go your project.The time it will take | | | | topcoat, and oil-based primer with oil-based |
| to complete varies on your skill level, size | | | | topcoat and it is possible to apply fresh |
| of your home, how much help you have and how | | | | latex topcoat over old oil-based topcoat if |
| many coats you apply.Beginners will take | | | | you sand the surface first, or use a dulling |
| about 8 to 10 hours | | | | chemical agent.A helpful tip is to mask off |
| | | | areas that are not going to be painted, such |
| Intermediates will take about 7 to 8 hours | | | | as siding , or porch surfaces under railings. |
| | | | For windows, mask off the glass in each pane |
| Advanced will take about 6 to 7 hoursWhen | | | | when painting the dividers. If you don't take |
| painting trim always use a higher sheen than | | | | the time to mask off areas not being painted |
| the exterior siding to help them stand out. | | | | you will spend hours cleaning up the mess. |
| Semi-gloss or gloss for windows, trim and | | | | |