Paint Trim First Or Siding

Soon many will be painting over old exterior paint at some point even more who wishes it to last indefinitely.

Paint trim first or siding.

Paint can be tinted to any color and small details can be preserved so your options in terms of appearance are practically limitless. They paint the trim first then the ceiling then the walls. They bear the brunt of rain snow and accumulated dirt. After the siding is dry you can come back and paint windows shutters and any corner moldings.

Spray walls two coats brush and roll trim soffit fascia gutters downspouts two coats. Paint all the woodwork first the first and second coats then move onto the walls says o neil. It is much less expensive than siding with any material and if done carefully will give your home a fresh look and protection against weather damage that can last several years. In most cases you will want to paint the siding on your house first and then paint the trim.

That s because it s easier and faster to tape off the trim than to tape off the walls. When you do the woodwork first you can ride the trim paint onto the walls a little then cut over it in one go 19. Then spray siding then spray trim then brush and cut in siding then brush trim. On the other hand if you paint the wall first then the trim paint could bleed over and.

If you paint the trim first you run the risk of the wall color splattering and having to touch it up again. Whether you are painting wood siding masonite t 111 clapboard siding or wood trim all information below pertains to them all. Pros usually follow a certain order when painting a room. Painting is the first option.

These should be painted first and then the siding should be done. Paint exterior windows sashes sills and jambs in the same order as the interior ones working from the sashes out to the frames. If you toggle back and forth your cutlines won t be as sharp. What my painters do is first prime.

Use enough paint to form a tight seal between the siding and the trim to keep out moisture wind and insects. Homeowners should think more strategically says rich o neil of masterworks painting. An exception to this would be the case of wide overhangs or soffits. And you certainly don t want to tape them both off.

Evenly apply your coats. Be sure to pay close attention to the windowsills. If you need to pick out the trim in a different colour which sure looks prettier then go back and paint it afterwards.