PAINTING YOUR EXTERIOR: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

What's Exterior Painting?

Exterior painting is the process of painting the outside walls of a structure. It can also include painting the trim, eaves, and soffits.

Why Exterior Paint?

There are many reasons to paint your exterior:

• To protect it from weathering and fading
• To increase or maintain home value
• To fix peeling paint
• To cover up stains or other damage

The Best Exterior Painters

When it comes time to hire exterior painters, it's best to do your research. Not all painters are created equal, and not every painter is right for every job.

Here are a couple of things you want to look for when hiring an exterior painting company:

Experience

A great contractor will have years of experience and provide you with a list of references.

Professionalism

Look for professionalism in how the painters carry themselves and communicate with you during your first meeting.

Environmentally Friendly

Hiring an environmentally friendly company is best if that's important to you. Also, look for safe companies and follow best practices so your property is protected during the painting process.

High-Quality Service

Look for a company that's willing to stand behind its work and has the best materials.

Exterior Painting Preparation Tips

While exterior house painters will know what they need to do, you can help them by following these best practices before they get started:

Clear The Surface

Clear away anything that might block the painters from getting to all of your exterior surfaces.

Remove All Outdoor Objects

Items like potted plants, lawn furniture, and an outdoor shower will need to be moved indoors or covered up, so they are not damaged by any paint splatter when the painting process begins. If you have an outdoor shower, it's best to cover the walls and ceiling with plastic as well.

Protect Your Plants

If you're concerned about your plants during exterior painting, ask painters for advice on how best to protect them from paint damage or contact a nursery before any work begins.

Remove Your Window Screens

Exterior house painters will need to remove your screens to paint the window frames.

Check For Cracks Or Holes

Check your exterior walls as best as you can for any cracks or holes that need repair. Now is the best time to fix them, so they don't become worse and more expensive later.

Engel Coatings, Your Local Exterior Painters

If you're looking for the best exterior house painters, Engel Coatings is here to help you. We're a professional and experienced painting company focusing on environmentally friendly practices.

We take pride in our high-quality service and will be happy to assist in anything you need through the exterior painting process. Contact us today for a free estimate.