Exterior painting can transform your home’s appearance, enhancing both curb appeal and value. Leave the paint scraping to your painting contractor, but you can save money if you prepare your home for a fresh coat. Use these tips to promote eye-catching results.

5 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Exterior Painting

1. Caulk & Make Repairs

Apply caulk where needed to prevent paint seepage and raise the energy efficiency of your residence. Look at surfaces for rot and other forms of damage and have it repaired before your painting crew arrives. Do the repair work yourself, if you have the time, skill, and tools, or hire reputable contractors.

2. Store Outdoor Furniture, Toys & Lawn Ornaments

Remove all outdoor furniture, toys, and lawn ornaments to a safe and secure location in your garage, basement, or storage unit. Your property will stay paint-free, and you’ll have eliminated tripping hazards.

3. Do a Little Power-Washing

Blast dirt, mildew, and other grime from your home’s exterior with a power washer. Observe the manufacturer’s instructions to prevent injuries and home damage. It’s much easier for fresh paint to bind to a surface when it’s clean. Call a mold remediation specialist if mildew is a pervasive problem.

4. Protect Vegetation

Use lightweight tarps to protect flower beds and shrubbery from drips of paint. Tarps, which will catch scraped paint chips, will also speed cleanup. Keep children and pets away from chips and scrapings, which they may mistake for treats.

5. Remove Light Fixtures & Other Decorative Elements

Detach all light fixtures as well as any other decorative elements from your home, such as monograms and address numbers. Also, remove nails used to hang plants or holiday decorations.

Get your exterior painting project done right by hiring Art Evans & Sons Painting Contractors. Serving Oxford, OH, and surrounding areas for over 70 years, this family-owned painting company guarantees every job and works on projects of all sizes with ease. Call (513) 523-6425 to learn more about their interior and exterior painting services, or visit them online. For additional home improvement tips, connect with them on Facebook.