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.