How to Paint the Exterior of Your House

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Start with an exterior house wash.. Remove chipped and flaking paint from the exterior walls.. Sand the area you are painting.

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Start with an exterior house wash.

Step 1

Start with an exterior house wash.

2

Remove chipped and flaking paint from the exterior walls.

Step 2

Remove chipped and flaking paint from the exterior walls.

3

Sand the area you are painting.

Step 3

Sand the area you are painting.

4

Patch and fill holes in the house.

Step 4

Patch and fill holes in the house.

5

Caulk and seal any windows or openings to prevent air and water from leaking in.

Step 5

Caulk and seal any windows or openings to prevent air and water from leaking in.

6

Use a paintbrush for better control and better precision.

Step 6

Use a paintbrush for better control and better precision.

7

Start at the top of your house and work your way down.

Step 7

Start at the top of your house and work your way down.

8

Don't start painting if it might rain.

Step 8

Don't start painting if it might rain.

9

Follow the shade.

Step 9

Follow the shade.

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