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How to paint the exterior of a house

Here you can find step by step instructions for your exterior painting project.

Instructions

Step1

walk around the house and where ever the house meet the ground you need to trench 6 inches deep, that would protect the foundation with the new paint.

Step2

Mask (cover) all your windows and doors with plastic and green/red masking tape. make sure you tape nice along the edges.

Step3

Rent a hydro blast (water pressure) machine Can be found in a local home depot, and wash the whole exterior of the house. That will remove any old coats or loose stucco.

Step4

Walk around the house and mark all revealed cracks in the stucco.

Step5

Light sand with an electric sander and paper #80 all the wood work(trims) evenly. Patch the wood work imperfections with a putty knife and bundo material (try to make a smooth finish) and let it dry.
Light sand with an electric sander and paper #120 all the wood work(trims) evenly.

Step6

Primer the wood work with exterior primer. (can be sprayed)
Patch all imperfections in the stucco with a stucco patch ready mix.

Step7

Primer the house with exterior primer. can be rolled or sprayed.
Cut / paint with a brush along the edges.
Paint the house with exterior paint. can be rolled or sprayed.

Step8


Good luck and god bless.



Tips & Warnings

  • Take your time and do your preparation right.
  • always use protective gear when using the sprayer

Resources

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How to manage my construction project ?

How to manage my construction project

The basics of construction management toward a successful project.

Things you'll need:

  • Detail orientation
  • Construction plan
  • Project specifications

Step1

Specifications: Once you have all the specifications for your project, and you know the design to the last detail (blueprint/plan is strongly recommended) we can move to the next step.

Step2

Budgeting (research): You will need to research the cost of each part of your project (plumbing, electrical, roofing etc.). Add all the numbers and add at least 15% for errors and miscalculations. Do not forget appliances and fixtures. Write everything.

Step3

Scheduling: Each trade need sufficient time to complete it's job. Same with budgeting you'll need to budget your time for each trade. Total the time. Write everything.

Step4

Interviewing subcontractors

Step5

Contracting: Have the contracts reviewed by a professional and make sure there is a firm completion date on each trade to meet your scheduling.

Step6

Consulting: You may hire a professional to do all this and more for you a good source is www.helpubuildinc.com feel free to message me with any question.

Tips & Warnings

Step3

Scheduling: Each trade need sufficient time to complete it's job. Same with budgeting you'll need to budget your time for each trade. Total the time. Write everything.

Step4

Interviewing subcontractors

Step5

Contracting: Have the contracts reviewed by a professional and make sure there is a firm completion date on each trade to meet your scheduling.

Step6

Consulting: You may hire a professional to do all this and more for you a good source is www.helpubuildinc.com feel free to message me with any question.

Tips & Warnings

  • As more time you'll invest into your research as more time and money you'll save throughout the project.
  • Always use licensed and insured professionals!
  • Pull a building permit before start of work.

Step3

Scheduling: Each trade need sufficient time to complete it's job. Same with budgeting you'll need to budget your time for each trade. Total the time. Write everything.

Step4

Interviewing subcontractors: Read my article how to choose a HYPERLINK "http://www.ehow.com/how_4406079_manage-construction-project.html"HYPERLINK "http://www.ehow.com/how_4406079_manage-construction-project.html"contractor.

Step5

Contracting: Have the contracts reviewed by a professional and make sure there is a firm completion date on each trade to meet your scheduling.

Step6

Consulting: You may hire a professional to do all this and more for you a good source is www.helpubuildinc.com feel free to message me with any question.

Tips & Warnings

  • As more time you'll invest into your research as more time and money you'll save throughout the project.
  • Always use licensed and insured professionals!
  • Pull a building permit before start of work.

 

 

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