Apart from the texture finish itself, and paint if you’re going to over paint, you will need a brush or roller to apply the finish. The most suitable type of brush is a 200mm (8in) distemper brush. The type of roller you use will affect the pattern created and special rollers are available to create certain effects.
Sometimes you paint the material on first with an ordinary roller (or a brush) and then work it over with a patterning roller, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the type of roller you will …
1. Before painting an exterior wall, brush it down well to remove any loose material start at the top and use a fairly stiff brush.
2. Kill mould and algae with a solution of 1 part bleach to 4 parts water. Leave for two days, then wash down and brush off.
3. Rusty metal and leaky gutters can easily cause stains, so cure the leaks and clean and prime al metal first. Sterilize the stain and brush down.
4. Holes in the wall are often created when old down pipe brackets are removed. …
Fascias and barge boards run along the top of a wall just below the roof. Fascias support the guttering below pitched roofs and edge flat ones, while barge boards are fitted beneath the roof tiles on gable ends.
Because they are so high up, don’t worry too much about their appearance; the main consideration is protection as they are in such an exposed position. Clean out well behind the gutters as damp leaves or even bird’s nests can be lodged there.
Then, using a wide scraper, remove all loose flaking paint. sand …
Whether you like it or not, preparing the outside of your house before painting It is a job that has to be done. If you provide a sound surface the paint will last much longer.
If your house is in good order and has been decorated regularly, then the paintwork may need no more than a quick wash down and a light sanding before it’s ready for repainting. But if your house is in a rather worse state than this, take some time now to make a really good job of …
It saves a lot of time and trouble to have the right fools to hand before you start any job. The tools shown here are the ones you’ll need to prepare and paint the outside of your house — the walls, metalwork and the woodwork. Some large items which you’ll also need are a dust sheet, a large bucket and a ladder or tower platform.
1. Hot air electric stripper for stripping unsound paintwork
2. Gas blow lamp may be preferred as it saves trailing wires about
3. A selection of fine, medium …
To paint the outside of your house in comfort arid safety you need the right tools and equipment. There’s nothing worse than balancing dangerously on a makeshift working platform with a paint pot in one hand, trying to reach into an awkward corner with the other. But as long as you follow a few simple rules you should be able to work easily and safely.
Always work from a step-ladder or an extension ladder and make sure it stands on a firm and level surface. If the ground is uneven, push …
