Paint Where the Sun Is Not (Find Shade)
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3 Pro Tips to Spray Hardie Plank Siding Like a Painting Expert | No Flashing, Lap Marks, or Holidays
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The second tip is to always paint where the sun is not, meaning to work in shaded areas. Wherever the sun is shining directly, the surface will be super hot, causing the paint to flash dry very quickly. This rapid drying leads to lap marks and an unforgiving finish. Therefore, it's crucial to plan your painting schedule around the sun's movement. For example, if the sun rises on one side of the house, start painting the shaded side first thing in the morning. As the sun moves, you can transition to other shaded sections. If the back of the house is shaded all day, it can be painted at any point. Challenging areas, like the front of the house which might be shaded until noon and then heats up, should be prioritized when they are in shade and cool. If a section can't be painted under ideal conditions on one day, it's better to wait until the next day.
Goal: Prevent flash drying and lap marks by working exclusively in shaded areas.
Tools and materials
- Airless Sprayer — Applying paint to the siding efficiently
- Paint — Coating the Hardy Plank siding
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