Protect Foundation, Gutters, and Fixtures
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Painting a house with The Idaho Painter. Steps to spraying.
What happens here
Address the foundation, gutters, mailboxes, and fences. For footings, decide whether to paint them grey (to mimic concrete) or match the house color, noting that white footings with a white house body might stand out undesirably. If rock surfaces have been previously painted, a new paint coat can be applied (though staining is generally preferred for rock). Paint gutters if they've been painted before; if new or factory-finished, prime them first. Remove mailboxes, doorknobs, doorbells, and exterior lights. For fences adjacent to the house, mask them off properly to prevent overspray. The video suggests using a 9-inch roll of paper and FrogTape Orange for this purpose. Also, clear any weeds or grass from the base of the house to ensure paint can reach the ground, providing a full shield.
Tools and materials
- 9-inch Paper Roll FrogTape
- Gardening Tools
- Masking Tape
- Paint/Stain
- Primer
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