Checklist: Exterior Painting Preparation
Tips from Real-Estate-Agents.com
reprinted courtesy of ServiceMagic.com

Tackling an exterior paint project can be overwhelming. Hiring
a service professional can eliminate the headaches associated
with completing a home painting project on your own. If you do
decide to tackle the project yourself, here is a checklist to
help homeowners prepare:
- Decide on the type of paint.
- Figure out the square footage of the area being painted.
- Decide on the color paint and make sure it matches the style
of your home.
- Buy appropriate amount of paint.
- Powerwash to clean the house before painting.
- Prep the exterior surface to be painted.
- Cover any windows or surfaces that are not to be painted.
- Cover the perimeter of the home with drop cloths.
- Apply a prime coat to raw wood.
-- Tips courtesy of Service Magic