With this inmind, tape off any areas that will be a different color. This might include the windows, doors, trim, garage door, or front door. Also wrap light fixtures, faucets, and other exterior features. Decide howmuch of a concern the surrounding plants will be. Getting paint on them is unsightly, but it will wash off eventually, so if it’s early fall, you may choose not to cover them. At least trimbushes and trees that are close to the house so you can access the building and so the branches don’t ruin your fresh paint. Bed sheets offer a quick way to cover bushes. You can also cover them in plastic sheeting and tape it around the bottom. Another way to protect them is to spray themwith a hose before painting and then check them afterward to see if they need a rinse.
paint, you’ll only need to cover the area directly below and around you. If you’re opting for a spray application, cover anything of importance within about 20 feet. Even slightly windy conditions can carry small paint particles onto the neighbors’ windows or cars on the street.
STEP 6:
Protect the Landscape Painting is a messy job. To keep paint only where you want it, you’ll need to cover everything nearby. If you plan to roll and brush on your
STEP 7:
Apply Primer Unless you’re making a big change from a dark color to a lighter one — or your home has a very damaged surface — an all-over primer probably isn’t necessary. Most paints have a basic built-in primer that will do the job —which is to help the paint adhere and hold the correct color. Any boards you replace will require a primer. Also be sure to hit spots where you’ve sanded or filled holes, and any areas with rust.
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