Thinking about exterior house painting for a fresh look for your home? There is nothing which can change the look of your home like a coat of fresh paint. While it does take quite a bit of prep, it’s better to follow these tips to ensure that the end result is as professional looking as possible.

Steps to follow for a professional looking exterior house painting

• The first thing which you should do is to get rid of the dirt and grime on the walls. This can be done with the help of a pressure washer. The high pressure loosens any stubborn debris which has stuck to the walls. It’s best to work from the top to the bottom. It should be done in a smooth and controlled manner for best results.
• Make sure that all damaged surfaces should be mended before carrying out the paint job. All bit and cracks should be filled with cement so that these cracks don’t appear after the paint job is completed. You can also fill the cracks with epoxy filler once its dry, make sure to use a grit to sand it and smoothen the surface.
• Get rid of any loose or chipped paint. The grit can be used to get rid of the loosened paint as well.

• Once the above mentioned steps are carried out make sure you take measures to protect the door, windows and the lights. Cover these up with plastic sheets or masking tape.
• If you are using a paint sprayer for the pain job, make sure to fill it with exterior emulsion paint. The work should be carried out from top to bottom in a smooth and controlled manner. If you are changing the color from light to dark or vice versa, its best to use a primer on the wall first to ensure that you get an even finish. It’s a trick used by professional house painters to ensure that the end result is smooth and classy. Wait for some period and allow the primer to dry. This would allow the paint to glide on soother onto the primed surface.
• If you are not satisfied with a single coat you may need to add on another coat or two until the desired finish is achieved. However acre must be taken to invest in quality paints only. Acrylic paints work best on exterior walls. These are also best quality. Though these can be expensive its best to buy something which is high quality.
• When choosing a color for the exterior walls, pick something which has curb appeal. If you are going for vibrant colors you should know that these tend to fade a lot faster than the usual colors.
• If possible make sure you can get someone to help you out. This would allow you to practice the spray and roll method in which a person sprays the paint and the other quickly uses a roller or distribute it evenly.

Keeping these things in mind would help make the exterior painting job much easier.