Need help with this disaster exterior paint job / colors
kristam777
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Comments (7)Faron, I checked Hardi's site for info on whether or not to cut-in the trim before I posted. I didn't find any info on it. Unfortunately, paintguy, I painted the siding first, and I definitely see what you mean ... cutting in the trim boards is not easy. Since I did the siding myself, there are not heavy and irregular caulk beads, but making a straight line from that angle is still not easy. "Doing my best" with "best" being a crooked line is not an option!...See MoreNeed color help with exterior paint on 1902 Victorian with bad siding
Comments (7)Your windows can be repaired. Just because the glaze is gone and some wood is rotted doesn't mean they need to be replaced. There are video's on my windows page to show how the work is done. I know the enclosed porch really comes in handy but it's a very important choice you need to make. It is visually impossible to achieve curb appeal with it enclosed. Boarding up windows saves heat too but that doesn't do any good for appearance. Your house was not designed for the porch to be enclosed. Past architectural perversions create a disfigured appearance that affect your inner senses when viewing a building that abruptly sticks out. Instead of softening the facade of a house as a porch is supposed to do, it instead appears as an architectural wart - attached but not belonging. Your house can be stunning - even with the current siding. New paint colors will look nice but the problem will still be there but in a different color. Think about it. Everything takes getting used to but you can adapt not having that extra space. Good looks and everything good comes with a price. Good luck!...See MoreExterior Pre-paint disaster. Please help!
Comments (16)Vith, the infra red works like a paint gun but covers a larger area at a time. I may see if I can rent one at Home Depot. I am also going to try an area with stripper today and see how that works. Sombreuil, I will check out the thickness, but I have a feeling it is 3/8 inch tongue and groove. Do they even make a 3/8 tongue and groove? It is not the T-1-11 siding, at least it doesn't look like the pictures in google images. It doesn't have the vertical grooves like those shown in those pictures but rather just looks like normal plywood. I'm not sure what is meant by "delaminating" ... is that what is happening when the paint comes up and it has a thin layer of wood stuck to it? Looking at the entire project, ripping off the old plywood makes the most sense, but that will take convincing Mr. JT. There are two windows involved that I believe are nailed in to the existing plywood. So I have two questions at this point ... 1) If it is 3/8, would it make more sense to just leave it in place and install some other sort of siding over top of it ... Hardi vertical or lapsiding , Hardi shingles, or something of that order? It's not the most attractive house as is (single story with no architectural details or charm). And ... 2) Optionally, provided I can get the cracked paint off, if I repainted with a good quality primer and paint (BM Fresh Start Hi-Hide and Aura Paint is what I'm using on the rest of the house), how long could I expect the paint to last? I really appreciate all of your comments and suggestions!!!...See MoreHELP! Needing exterior house color paint colors
Comments (3)I need to see the siding material. and BTW garage doors can be painted what trim are you talking about? A picture from further back that can be enlarged would be a big help also the front door area....See Morekristam777
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