Whether you're selling your home or just want to give it a facelift, repainting your home is a great way to improve its exterior appearance. It can make it look clean and appear newer than it really is. Of course, there are some considerations you need to be aware of when repainting your home in order to make sure that the process goes smoothly.

Make Sure it is Approved

Depending on your circumstances, you may not be able to paint your house on a whim or however you please. There may be restrictions you need to be aware of and permissions you need to obtain before you get started. If you're renting, you'll need to get permission from your landlord to paint their property. They may have specific colors you can or can't use for your intended project. Similarly, if you live in an area with an HOA, you may be subject to their restrictions regarding your home's exterior appearance.

Prepping Your House

Once you've gained any necessary approvals, you'll need to prepare your house for painting. A clean, tidy paint job requires a clean, smooth surface for paint application. Clean the areas you're going to be painting. Depending on the surface, you may find a pressure washer helpful for this. You need to remove old paint before you put new paint on. This is especially the case if the paint is peeling or cracked. Pressure washing may remove loose bits of paint, but you may need to scrape off areas where the old paint has been damaged if they haven't come off already. Sand the surfaces you intend to paint and follow up with a primer. This should give you a clean, smooth surface that is ready for painting.

Weather Matters

The weather you're painting in and the days following will have an impact on your end result. Not just any weather is good painting weather. Make sure you look closely at the weather report. Use it to plan the optimal time to paint your home. Don't forget to check the weather on the days following the painting. Your house's new coat of paint will need time to dry, so plan accordingly.

When repainting your home, there are some things you need to be aware of before you get started. You may need to make sure your project and paint color is approved before you start. A quality job will depend on you properly preparing your house for painting. Be sure to check the weather report as well. Properly planning your project will help it go smoothly and leave you with an end result you can be proud of.

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