After all that prep work painting the soffit and fascia goes pretty quickly.
Prepping gutters for spray paint.
While spray painting may seem like an easier task you will need to guard your home exterior from excess spray when leaving the gutters attached to the roof which will involve a lot of tape tarp and cardboard.
It comes in different colors including white.
Only spray over the gutters once with the top coat so it does not become too thick.
Spray two coats of paint on one side of the downspouts.
Ensure the paint will stick and stay on the gutter for years to come by using grout sponges to clean the gutters.
Then catch the drips on the sides to even out the paint on the trim and back side of the fascia board.
Let the paint completely dry before flipping them over to spray the other side.
Spray rust oleum onto the gutter in an even pattern.
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Painting a poorly prepped surface will only result in disappointment while quality pre paint work pays huge dividends.
You can also apply a thin layer of top coat with a paint sprayer if you d prefer.
I started painting the soffit by running the paint brush down the middle of the board.
While it is easy to paint gutters you cannot apply the paint to them directly.
So armed with the knowledge that preparation is king when it comes to painting here are 10 tips to help your exterior paint prep projects go faster look better and cost less.
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Prepare gutters for painting.
Spray several thin layers of paint rather than one thick layer.
Clean the gutters with the sponges and a mixture of soap and water.
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If you are removing the gutters for painting spraying is certainly a quick easy and viable option.
This would make the paint fall off and make your life miserable.
This step is one of the most important in the series.
Before you even take one brush to your gutter you have got to prepare.
Use a paint scraper to scrape off as much paint from the gutters as possible.
Use a good quality exterior paint which will hold up to the elements for years.
Correct any runs in the paint using the brush.