It is that time again, where the paint is peeling and flaking from the walls of your home. You know that you need to get it sorted out soon or the harsh conditions of Anchorage will soon take hold of your house. You know it is not always an easy task, but when you need some painting Anchorage experts are the people to turn to. The time of year can make it easier or a lot harder.
You will have to look at a few things first. You need to prioritize your needs, is this internal or external maintenance? Will you be doing this task yourself or will you have someone doing it for you? If doing it yourself, do you have enough time to get it done? You don't want to be cutting any corners.
Hopefully you have timed it right, you have that short gap of summer, the little that there is. Painting in the snow is not ideal and is often a huge waste of money and resources. You want the paint to be on and dried long before the rains and snow start to fall. So better get cracking while the sun is shining.
Now the hard work starts. Using a wire brush, and sandpaper, you will need to scrub the walls to give a smooth surface to work on. You really want to make sure that as much of the old paint as possible is gone. After this you can prep the walls and window sills. Make sure that you protect all the items that you do not want paint on. You can either cover them or tape them off.
Make sure to prime all the bare wood or this could spoil. If you are painting the entire house, then you'll need to prime the entire house. Priming will help the paint bond well to the wood and also prevent you from using excessive amounts of paint. The primer will dry relatively quickly. Make sure that you have sealed the walls properly and evenly.
Once you have your color you can begin, whether it be you getting into it or giving your contractor the go ahead. From here it may seem like a very lengthy process, but these steps have to be followed so your paint job will last as long as it should. There are a few steps to follow, your contractor should discuss them with you prior to beginning.
The house should take between one and two coats of paint, depending on the quality. There are a few other things that play a role like the quality of your primer or if you have any dark patches on the walls. This may alter the color of your paint, meaning you'll need extra coats.
After approximately two weeks, maybe less, you will be living in a "new" home. Neighbors will be in awe of your new coat of paint and possibly repaint their houses too. Now all you need is general, routine maintenance and touch ups and you'll be good for at least five years. Be sure to keep the contractor's invoice just encase there are any problems later on.
You will have to look at a few things first. You need to prioritize your needs, is this internal or external maintenance? Will you be doing this task yourself or will you have someone doing it for you? If doing it yourself, do you have enough time to get it done? You don't want to be cutting any corners.
Hopefully you have timed it right, you have that short gap of summer, the little that there is. Painting in the snow is not ideal and is often a huge waste of money and resources. You want the paint to be on and dried long before the rains and snow start to fall. So better get cracking while the sun is shining.
Now the hard work starts. Using a wire brush, and sandpaper, you will need to scrub the walls to give a smooth surface to work on. You really want to make sure that as much of the old paint as possible is gone. After this you can prep the walls and window sills. Make sure that you protect all the items that you do not want paint on. You can either cover them or tape them off.
Make sure to prime all the bare wood or this could spoil. If you are painting the entire house, then you'll need to prime the entire house. Priming will help the paint bond well to the wood and also prevent you from using excessive amounts of paint. The primer will dry relatively quickly. Make sure that you have sealed the walls properly and evenly.
Once you have your color you can begin, whether it be you getting into it or giving your contractor the go ahead. From here it may seem like a very lengthy process, but these steps have to be followed so your paint job will last as long as it should. There are a few steps to follow, your contractor should discuss them with you prior to beginning.
The house should take between one and two coats of paint, depending on the quality. There are a few other things that play a role like the quality of your primer or if you have any dark patches on the walls. This may alter the color of your paint, meaning you'll need extra coats.
After approximately two weeks, maybe less, you will be living in a "new" home. Neighbors will be in awe of your new coat of paint and possibly repaint their houses too. Now all you need is general, routine maintenance and touch ups and you'll be good for at least five years. Be sure to keep the contractor's invoice just encase there are any problems later on.
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