Painting is one of the major household maintenance tasks that you need to do repeatedly. Knowing how to do the right preparations before exterior painting is done will ensure that the new coat of paint lasts and that you do not have any problems with wear and water damage. The following exterior painting tips will help protect your home from damage when preparing for a new coat of paint:

1. Cleaning The Grime Off Surfaces And  Doing A Visual Inspection For Any Damage

The first step in preparing your home for a new coat of exterior paint is cleaning all the grime off of surfaces. Dirt and grime is your enemy when painting because it can cause peeling and other problems once you have applied the finish coat. In addition, routinely clean grime and mildew from surfaces to ensure the new paint lasts and to prevent damage due to wear.

2. Repair Any Damaged Woodwork And Scrape Loose Paint Materials Before Sanding

The windows you have in your home may have wood frames around them, which are vulnerable to damage due to water, insects and wear. Therefore, you want to make sure that you repair any damage to window frames, trim, molding, and siding materials before you caulk and prime the exterior of your home to prepare for a new coat of paint.

3. Sealing Leaks, Replacing Drip Edge Flashing, And Caulking All The Cracks Before Priming

There may be some areas around the exterior of your home wear worn drip edge flashing has caused leaks and water damage. These materials will need to be replaced before you apply a new coat of paint. In addition, it is a good idea to go ahead and caulk around window and door frames, as well as any cracks in moldings, wood trim, and siding materials where water can get in and cause damage.

4. Adding A Good Coat Of Primer To Prepare Your Home For A Fresh Coat of Paint

Another task that needs to be done to prepare your home for a fresh exterior coat of paint is adding a good primer. The primer will help reduce the number of coats needed to finish the job, protect the materials underneath, and help ensure the finished coats adhere to the surface of materials when they are applied.

These are some tips that will help you prepare your home for exterior paint and prevent water damage.

For more information, contact companies like Fischer Painting.