Repainting your house seems simple enough on the inside. Simply move the furniture out the way, stick down some newspaper, masking tape the skirting boards and stick a few layers of your new colour on. Where it can get more difficult is if you want to paint the outside of your home. While many love the original brickwork or pebbledash of their house, it has become an increasingly popular option to paint the outside, freshening up the exterior and adding a bit of your personality to it.
So here is how to paint the outside of your home just like a professional.
Prepare Your Paint & Tools
The first thing you need to do is prepare for the task by buying your paint, tools and equipment. You shouldn’t be painting your exteriors with the same paint as your interiors, instead, use paint that is relevant to the outside of your home. Masonry paint is a common choice, perfect for painting over brick, stone, pebbledash and stucco. It’s available in a smooth and textured finish, depending on the vibe you’re going for. If you have any wooden exteriors, you’ll need a weatherproof wood paint.
You’ll also want to ensure you have the correct equipment, including brushes of different sizes, protective sheets, caulk and masking tape. You should also be thinking about access requirements. The safest way to paint a house’s exterior is from a mobile tower scaffold. This allows you to work at height securely while giving you plenty of space for all your paint and tools.
Cleaning & Repair
Before any painting is done, you should clean your exterior to remove any dirt, debris, loose stones or flaking paint. A great way is with a hose pipe or pressure washer. You should also repair any cracks at this stage, using a mortar mix.
Priming & Painting
Priming walls first can help to seal the surface and help with the finish, so this is normally a good idea when working with pebbledash surfaces. You should always paint from top to bottom. Try to paint large areas first with a bigger brush, then fill in smaller details with more precise brushes.
Buy A DIY Scaffold Tower from Top Tower
If you’re looking to paint the outside of your home, be safe while working at height by investing in a scaffold tower or other access equipment from Top Tower. We have a great selection of high-quality equipment available, helping customers safely work at height for over 30 years. We offer free delivery on most items and fast shipping, using our excellent customer service to leave clients satisfied every time they work with us.
So if you need an access solution for your DIY project or professional task, call now on 0121 585 5858 to talk through your requirements with one of our staff, or visit our website to browse our product selection and buy your equipment today.
