Painting Old Clapboard Siding

When painting clapboard siding apply the paint with a roller then brush it in using a brush this saves a lot of dipping with a brush.

Painting old clapboard siding.

Whether you are painting wood siding masonite t 111 clapboard siding or wood trim all information below pertains to them all. Remove the old siding. Loosened photodegraded surface fibers and. A 1 4 to 1 2 thick roller nap is good for clapboard siding.

One contractor says i should strip and paint when the time comes. To confine the aged paint he will remove he unrolls a 20 foot wide section of 6 mil thick plastic and staples one edge of it to the bottom of the first course of clapboards. Carefully use a pry bar to remove the siding. Be sure to remove any caulk where the siding overlaps as old houses need to breathe.

Score the calk on the edges as the ends split easily. From traditional to contemporary options most home improvement stores have a variety of paint books and brochures outlining available colors and finishes. Painting and repairing old wood siding step by step. Be careful when painting very old cedar siding.

I have a 124 year old house with clapboard siding and the paint is starting to peel. The siding must be free from mold mildew and dirt. But for an old house person who loves the look of a historic outbuilding on their property restoring a weathered old barn is a project most certainly worth doing. How to prep for painting.

Even then the paint is not expected to last long. Pull out loose nails and renail using stainless steel siding nails. Strip the old paint go to our paint stripping page we decided to strip the paint to give us the best chance of producing the longest lasting paint job. Surface preparation is the key to success when dealing with weathered wood.

Soon many will be painting over old exterior paint at some point even more who wishes it to last indefinitely. Then he and his crew prop up the tarp s edges with 1x8 boards creating an 18 by 20 foot basin to catch debris. Choosing paint colors for your wooden clapboard siding is one of the more exciting parts of home improvement. While extremely old cedar can be painted it requires heavy preparation.

Rollers are available in many sizes and various widths from 3 to 12.