Prepainting Clapboard Siding
Caulk is a substance designed to seal a joint between two surfaces and.
Prepainting clapboard siding. Primed wood nickel gap ship lap siding and wall panel 6 pieces per box model bpafpss0106b 90 00 90 00. Kimberly bay 3 4 in. Purchase or rent a power washer and spray the house down thoroughly. Brushes bucket hose and tsp.
How to prep for painting. Download product catalog product catalog pdf. The two applications of primer were followed with two coats of high quality exterior latex paint for a clean smooth finish. I am no fan of vertical siding since it just does not do a great job preventing water from seeping into the wall as does horizontal overlapping siding.
Whether you re tired of looking at peeling paint or you re ready to spruce up your home with new color reviving your wooden clapboard siding could be a great project for you to take on. Filling cracks and holes with caulk in your home s trim and siding before painting not only makes the paint job look better but also makes the paint last longer. A 1 4 to 1 2 thick roller nap is good for clapboard siding. Rollers are available in many sizes and various widths from 3 to 12.
Out of stock online. Scrub every square foot of the siding by hand. Fill any dents and holes with either a wood or epoxy filler. All james hardie siding and trim products are available primed and ready for field painting.
Pull out loose nails and renail using stainless steel siding nails. 4 5 inch wide paint brushes. This is considered the best way to clean your siding since hand rubbing with a brush can scour off dirt better than water pressure alone. How to change an outdoor light fixture on different types of siding.
Also this gives you a chance to inspect and repair the siding. Re first a disclaimer. Or is it like horizontal clapboards which are left uncaulked at the laps to allow moisture to escape. Get free shipping on qualified clapboard siding or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department.
Apply an epoxy consolidant to soft wood and coat the rest with a wood preservative. Be sure to remove any caulk where the siding overlaps as old houses need to breathe. When painting clapboard siding apply the paint with a roller then brush it in using a brush this saves a lot of dipping with a brush. Cracks and holes in any surface collect water which causes paint to peel.