How To Paint Siding And Trim

If the trim is to be a different color than the walls wait until the walls are completely dry before painting the trim.

How to paint siding and trim.

After the siding is dry you can come back and paint windows shutters and any corner moldings. The key to painting aluminum siding is to get it really clean and to use 100 percent acrylic latex paint. To professionally paint trim outside sufficiently first steps listed below must be followed. At casings and for the undersides of siding laps you may prefer to use a corner roller.

Also there are some rules and limitations to follow when painting vinyl siding. For best results start from the top down painting overhangs first then the walls and then the trim. The good news is that you can paint vinyl siding. Just be aware that the siding will be only as maintenance free as the paint itself.

Check the label to be sure it s recommended for metal siding. Once you have done the horizontal then paint vertically along the left trim and then the right trim of the sideboards. In most cases you will want to paint the siding on your house first and then paint the trim. Expect to pay the premium for good paint.

Paint a tight seal between metal and wood. At the sides of the casings jab your brush into joints then smooth out the paint to seal them. Caulk all exposed trim outside. When all the prep and priming is done it s time to apply the finish paint to the siding and trim.

This video shows the basics of how to paint exterior trim on a residential paint job. Guiding you to clean inspect scrape caulk fill and prime all areas needing your attention. First and most important confirm that painting the siding won t void its warranty if the warranty is still active. Scrape outside trim showing failure.

11 start at the top and paint horizontally along the top and bottom of each sideboard. Pressure wash exterior siding trim. Do not wait until the paint is dry. At the top of each casing you ll find a drip cap or metal flashing that tucks up under the siding.