Painting Your House With A Airless Paint Sprayer

Like most folks, painting the outside of your home isn't high on your list of projects. Spray painting the exterior of your house may seem like a quick way to get the job done, in some cases this is true. But, know this type of job isn't for everybody, nor is it for every house. One of the most hardest part of spray painting a house is the preparation work required. For a fast and professional looking paint job, may require the rental of a heavy duty professional paint sprayer. You'll need other equipment like, an extension ladder, drop cloths, plastic, painters tape, masking paper, ladder jacks and planks or scaffold for steady footing and easier mobility. Before spraying your house cover all windows, doors, trim, lighting, outside outlets and switches. Cover other objects you don't want painted like shrubs, sidewalk and foundation with drop cloth and plastic. Test sprayer on a small area like a piece plywood or cardboard to perfect the spraying technique. Keep the gun 8 to 10in. from the surface when painting. When the outside of your home make sure you watch your local news for weather conditions. Not only do you not want to paint in rainy, snowy, cold or in extreme heat, but you don't want to paint in windy condition even if everything is covered. Use a paint suit, eyewear, respirator and gloves. If you don't have a paint suit, wear long sleeves and pants.

Carpenter's Level

Carpenter's Level is a great tool used in the construction, home remodeling and by the homeowner as well. Most homeowners use this tool for hanging picture frames, cabinets, shelves and more. Not only can you use the Carpenter's Level for these types of projects, but you can also use it for painting vertical and horizontal lines for stripes and diamond shapes.

Circular Saw

Circular Saw sometimes called the Skilsaw. The Circular Saw is considered one of the most used tools in the industry. This tool can be adjusted, for Miter and Bevel cuts as well as being adjusted for depth in certain cuts. The Circular Saw as well as some other saws may come in different sizes determining on the size of  it's   blade. Blade sizes range from 41/2 to 16 inches blades (never change a blade with saw still plugged into it's power source) that come in a number of styles for different cuts and materials. Not only do the blades come in different styles, sizes, but also in the number of teeth per inch as well. This saw come with a built in blade guard. One half of the guard stays in a stand position, while the other half in a spring retracting guard for protection of it's operator. The guard can be retracted by hand for certain cuts, but only recommended that   a professional take this action! With the proper care and maintenance and regularly change blades when needed, the Circular Saw could last a lifetime.                                                                                           

Painting A Basement

Inhospitable basement has sounds walls and floor, only minor moisture problems, but little use. Remove fleaking with a staff wire brush. Stop minor moisture penetration with a waterproofer coat. Appy paint with long roller or brush- two coats of latex or one coat of waterproofer, then latex. Paint around obstacles and wall edges by brush, then roll floor with alkyd porch and deck enamel. Lively colors, a few lights and blinds on the windows will turn a basement into a habitable recreation room, play area or work space.

Galvanized Metals

In order for paint to adhere on galvanized steel gutters and downsprouts, louvers, mailboxes and other area on the home's exterior, the metal must either age (oxidze) for a year or be treated with with a chemical that will etch the surface. Then clean off any grease, oil or handprints with a rag soaked in laquer thinner. Prime the metal with a galvanized metal primer (primer can be tinted the color of the top coat). Apply 2 coats of paint (check with your paint suppier to make sure the top coat is compatible with primer).

Prep, Primed, Painted

Finish Project

Power Washing

Power Washer removes dirt and loose paint with a water spray of up to 2500 psi. Work at an angle, with nozzle 10-12 in. from the surface. Avoid spraying directly into eaves and vents. Use protective eyewear.