Surface Repairs and Priming
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House Exterior Painting | Start to Finish
What happens here
Address specific areas requiring repair before painting. For peeling paint on siding or trim, apply a thick layer of a peel-stopping primer such as 'Peel Stop Triple Thick Primer' with a brush. Sand any rough areas or brick mold using an orbital sander or sanding sponges, then apply primer to these sanded areas. For stucco walls, repair any cracks or damaged sections using a specialized stucco repair compound like 'Cat. 5 for Stucco Cracks' applied with a putty knife.
Tools and materials
- Orbital Sander DeWalt — Sanding rough or damaged wood trim
- Paint Brush — Applying peel-stop primer to affected areas
- Putty Knife — Applying stucco repair compound
- Sanding Sponges — Sanding brick mold and other detailed trim areas
- Peel Stop Triple Thick Primer Zinsser — Priming areas with peeling paint to prevent further flaking
- Stucco Repair Compound Cat. 5 — Filling and repairing cracks and damage in stucco walls