Mask any adjacent surfaces and lay drop cloths on the ground around the spray area.
Equipment to spray paint high level siding.
Hold the tip of the spray machine 12 to 18 inches from the face of the wood on the side of the home.
Just be aware that the siding will be only as maintenance free as the paint itself.
Here s how professionals spray paint hardi plank shingled siding.
First and most important confirm that painting the siding won t void its warranty if the warranty is still active.
In order to have excellent results you should place your hand with the sprayer at the appropriate distance away from the wood.
Still keep the safety measures in step 3 firmly in mind at all times.
Ideally about 8 to 12 inches away.
Secondly your budget will be a vital factor as well because spray painting consumes a lot more paint requires more prep time and special equipment as compared to brush work.
Hvlp sprayers high volume low pressure hvlp sprayers use air to push paint into a nozzle where a low pressure air stream meets it to create a mist like spray pattern.
If you are painting the trim a different color do it now.
Step 3 painting the exterior wood siding.
This decordezine guide endeavors to compare spray and brush painting techniques to help you make a well informed decision.
Sherwin williams vinylsafe paint colors allow you the freedom to choose from 100 color options including a limited selection of darker colors formulated to resist warping or buckling when applied to a sound stable vinyl substrate.
These sprayers provide the highest level of transfer efficiency which means more paint reaches the spraying surface resulting in less masking and drop cloth use.
Also there are some rules and limitations to follow when painting vinyl siding.
Apply the topcoat of exterior latex paint with a paintbrush working in long smooth strokes for even coverage.
Tank sprayers are available in manual pump and battery powered models.
The good news is that you can paint vinyl siding.
Advice for painting fiber cement or asbestos cement building shingles or siding.
Pull the trigger and move the nozzle in an up and down or side to side motion.
When using a paint sprayer keep in mind that paint will come out immediately as soon as you pull the sprayer s trigger.
This time start high on the scaffold because you re now at ease with the height.