Thursday, February 11, 2010

What is the best (least expensive too) thing to do to improve peeling paint on the outside of my house.?

We just had our house painted 1 1/2 years ago and didn't have it sandblasted or anything first, now it is peeling in a lot of places. Vinyl siding would be close to $20,000, and I do not know how much having the house stuccoed would cost, a lot I think. I would like to invest enough to make the house look nicer but not go into major debt, I am thinking I will have to have it sandblasted or something like that and repainted, any ideas.What is the best (least expensive too) thing to do to improve peeling paint on the outside of my house.?
The first thing you need to do is get that peeling paint off. Sandblasting is very expensive. Here is a less expensive solution:





Sand the house down with a flat surface sanding block using an extension tool (like a broom handle)





Once that's done, powerwash the house. Let it completely dry.





The reason the paint you applied is peeling is because they didn't use an exterior oil-based primer before painting. That needs to be done. I suggest Bull's Eye 1-2-3 or Kilz. You may want to use 2 coats of primer (I do when painting outside surfaces).





Paint on top with any exterior paint, either latex or oil-based.





Your problem will be solved for a fraction of the price of sandblasting or stucco.What is the best (least expensive too) thing to do to improve peeling paint on the outside of my house.?
Paint usually peels because the paint and the surface that's been painted are incompatible. It could be that the last coat of paint is incompatible with the prior coat, especially if what you're losing is the last coat of paint, not all of the layers. Moisture getting under the paint would cause all of the layers to bubble or peel. I'd have a professional come out and look at it. Don't hire anybody who can't give you a logical explanation for why its happening and a solution that makes just as much sense. You're right, if you've got incompatible layers of paint you can't just paint again. The underlying problem will have to be solved or the problem will continue. Good Luck!
Prep work is the most important thing you can do before you paint...... Ask any painter.......I would power wash the whole house..........You can rent it at any equipment rental. I would use at least a 2800 psi power washer.... They have different tips for each application, so tell them what you are doing and they can tell you witch tip to use.......Also don't forget to fill in all cracks......





Have Fun........
You can power wash or sandblast if you want, you can also wire brush the places where the paint is peeling. Once you have taken the paint down to where there is no more peeling or bubbling, apply PRIMER!!!!! The reasons your paint is not lasting are, # 1 - you haven't applied a base primer to give the top coat something to stick to. # 2 - You are painting when it's too hot or too cold.,You must always read the manufacturers directions for use, and pay attention to the proper temperature as to when to paint, somewhere between 58 deg. and 78 deg. # 3 - Always give each coat of paint , (primer or base coat) 24 hrs. to properly cure before applying a new coat.


Always start with a Clean, Sound, Dry surface to paint on. Paint at the right temperature and let paint cure 24 hours before applying additional coats.
peel or scrap the old paint off [ and do what you should have done the first time - sandblast it] and get a Good out paint that will with stand the weather conditions in your area.


And guy, do it right this time
temp fix... knock down peel with a scraper, %26amp; hit it with matching stain to blend in ...will keep out rot till you do something
you cant!!!!!!!!!!!
All house's that get painted don't get sandblasted first, painting is the easy part of the job it's the prepping and letting things dry properly and read the directions on a can. 1st power wash house, 2nd let dry at least 3to 4sunny days before any paint or caulk go on the building 3rd scrape %26amp; sand any loose paint 4th prime bare wood or whole house (I like whole house) 5th caulk all openings where moisture can get in 6th use quality 100% acrylic paint (satin finish) and stand back and pat yourself on the back, you've done a good job, good luck Les the painter One answer said use an oil or latex finish coat, this could be what happened in the first place and causing the problem, NEVER USE OIL BASED OVER WATER BASED finish paint because the oil may pull the water based off, these are the rules of a professional painter, ask one.
i think you have a moister problem what i would do is to power wash get all the lose paint off you can then scrape %26amp; sand with orbital sander (120grit) install plastic air vents they are about 1or one and a halve in diamenter use a good primer and good paint i use sears ultra weather beater it has held up great for me i live in northern ohio and we get some bad weather ps plastic vents home depot verry cheap

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