HOMEOWNERS House-Painting Tips (NAPSA)—Seasons wreak havoc on a home’sexterior. In fact, Americans spend over $4.8 billion annually on maintenanceservices. Spring is the ideal time for homeowners to plan the repainting of their homes. The exterior of your homeis the first impression you give the outside world and a good paint job is critical to your home’s appearance. Ed Waller, co-founder of CertaPro Painters, offers tips on painting the exterior of your home and ideas to make yourjob easier. Exterior of a home painted by CertaPro Painters First, evaluate the condition of your house. Look for bare wood, metal or masonry surfaces. That’s where paint is worn and you need a new coat, or you have other problems such as moisture that a professional painter should assessfor you. * Use a cleaning solution to remove dirt on siding. Scrub well and rinse thoroughly. Prepare your house well if you are repainting it. Some loose paint is obvious, some is hard to find by just lookingatit. Buy the best paint possible for the exterior of a house. The best paint will withstand the elements better than a cheaper type and in the long run mayactually save money. The same goes for brushes androllers. Be sure to paint in the shade on a bright day. Painting in the sun can cause the paint to dry too fast andblister. Brush first, then roll. Paint the trim last. Learn more at www.certapro.com.
