More Rules to Follow During Exterior Painting

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Placeholder ImageMore Rules to Follow During Exterior Painting Read on for more rules you’ll want to follow when completing an exterior painting project.

There are plenty of home improvement projects you can undergo, but there are few projects that will get results more quickly than exterior painting. With a fresh coat of paint, your house will have an instantly improved look, but it can be a pretty big task to handle. Fortunately, there are rules you can follow that help to ensure the job is completed successfully. We have discussed some of these rules in the past, but we have more that we would like to cover. Read on for more rules you’ll want to follow when completing an exterior painting project.

Don’t Just Apply a Single Coat of Paint

When you start painting, your base coat should be comprised of a high-quality primer. This keeps paint bleeding to a minimum. Once the primer is applied, you can apply the first coat of paint. When that first coat has gotten tacky, the second coat of paint can be applied.

Use Optimal Tools

You can have the best paint available, but your exterior painting project won’t go well if you aren’t using the best tools for the job. Only use high-quality paint rollers and brushes when applying your paint. You might pay more upfront, but the results will be worth the investment. Alternatively, instead of buying the materials, you can hire an exterior painting company to handle the job for you. Not only will they come with the best materials, but they will also get the painting project done on your behalf and be sure it is done to a professional standard.

Cover Everything Nearby

Paint can be messy, and you don’t want to accidentally drip paint onto your floors, greenery, or anything else. Therefore, you should prepare ahead of time by covering everything around your walls before you paint. This will ensure that paint isn’t applied to anything but the surfaces where you want it to go. It also helps make the cleanup process much quicker.

Be Realistic

Exterior painting is a big project, so it should only be done when you’re able to do it. This means you need to have the strength, time, skillset, and tools to do it right. Depending on the size of your house, the time it will take to complete your painting project can vary, so keep that in mind when determining if you should paint your house yourself, or if you should call in professional assistance.

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Bonnie
21:41 27 Nov 24
I just want to say this company is the Best.. did my fence and my screened in porch. The guys are professional and just a delight to deal with.. customer service is important.. their prices are reasonable.. I would never use anyone but them.. they do it All too..
Alexander S.
16:32 22 Nov 24
We could not be more pleased with the entire process and outcome of our experience with Albaugh & Sons. From the timely turnaround on coming out to give us an estimate, to the flexibility on adjusting our proposal, and to the quick and professional installation itself. I would highly recommend Albaugh & Sons to anyone in their area of serviceability.
Abby G.
14:50 04 Nov 24
So great to work with. Have had the pleasure of working with both sons who were knowledgeable and courteous. The entire process was easy from estimate to completion of my new deck. Both arrived on time, had my estimate for both deck and basement remodel in a couple of days. Danny, the project manager arrived on time and explained the plans, the work crew were amazing. Old deck demolished and beautiful new composite in its place in less than 2 days. Tiffany, the office manager is prompt in responding to all emails with courteous knowledgeable answers. They make you feel like you are their only customer. Look forward to working with them for my basement remodel. I 100% recommend this company.
James L.
13:49 10 Oct 24
We love our new fence. Thanks Emily and George for everything. Excellent communication, timeliness and excellent workmanship. We highly recommend Albaugh and Sons.
John K.
13:19 31 Aug 24
I had a beautiful deck built almost 2 years ago. I called yesterday about a few items that have come apart such as the pvc outside corners on the rim/ band board etc. The company was very responsive and ready and eager to help. Because of this, they have made a customer for life! Not only will you get an amazing product, but it appears you get a lifetime of amazing customer service!! 100 out of 5 stars!
Van Lavoy J.
17:06 01 Apr 24
We needed a fence as fast as possible for 5 rescue dogs that we took on. Albaugh and Sons was able to provide a great quote and a speedy installation. My wife and I love the new fence. It has literally improved our day to day lives by being able to let the dogs run free in the back. The materials were perfect and high quality. I would definitely recommend them to friends and family.
Bill D.
20:50 24 Mar 24
I hired Albaugh and Sons to tear out our old deck and replace it with a new composite deck/ screened porch. The front office was a pleasure to deal with and kept my wife and I informed on everything. The crew did an amazing job every step of the way. I was especially impressed with their finish work. The attention to detail was impressive! What I also liked Albaugh and Sons is they had a project manager (Danny) who would occasionally pop over and answer questions and would also keep me updated on progress. I would highly recommend hiring Albaugh and Sons for any of your fence/ deck / home improvement needs.
Joseph D.
15:39 04 Oct 23
We are very pleased with the work done by Albaugh and sons. We had them replace our side porch and they did excellent work and built it to our request. Also had them install a three tier rail fence around our property. It is excellent and looks great. We thank Danny and his deck crew and George and his fence crew for their excellent work. I recommend them for any projects you need done. Thank you very much!!
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