Exterior Paint Protection

We all know that ultraviolet sunrays are harmful to the skin; thankfully, we have an array of sunscreens to keep us protected. In the same way, our homes need the same tender love and care when it comes to finding the right paint to protect them. The weather and environment are unpredictable factors. The sun, moisture and temperature fluctuations all affect the state of your exterior paint. It’s important to review the condition of your home once a year, checking to see if any peeling paint is starting to appear. It’s important for no wood to be exposed and for it to be properly painted to avoid further damage. Look for fading and cracking paint, which usually means it’s not protecting the wood. This is usually a good sign that it’s time for a paint job.
Here are a few factors to keep your home from peeling into oblivion. The first and most important stage is the prep work. You want to make sure to pressure wash the areas that are going to be painted to remove all peeling paint, mildew and yucky stuff. You want to do this a few days in advance to allow the wood plenty of time to dry. Once that is complete, it’s time to prime. Primers can be tinted to match the paint color. Depending on the surface, you can use acrylic-based primers. Once that stage is complete, you want to use two coats of top-quality 100 % acrylic latex paint. This type of paint is usually less impacted by the sun’s ultraviolet rays and tends to withstand its harmful bleaching effects. It also adheres well to painted surfaces and is less likely to blister under moist conditions. Also, it’s a flexible paint that works to expand and contract under impulsive temperature fluctuations to prevent cracking and peeling.
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It’s important to know that you don’t always have to paint all four sides of your home at the same time. It’s far better to repair and repaint the failing painted areas when you see the first signs of delamination than to wait until all four sides need it. Most of the time it’s the southern and western exposures of the home that fail first. If you’re not going to be changing the color of the home, only painting the sun-exposed wood surfaces before the repairs become more extensive. The other benefit of maintaining your home is that you get to drive up to a new looking home all the time.
Call ALLBRIGHT 1-800-PAINTING for a complimentary consultation on how to best care for your exterior painting. Visit our website WWW.AALLBRIGHT.COM or contact us either at SALES@AALLBRIGHT.COM or (661) 294-1159. We’ve been Painting Happiness for over 30 years.