Supplies you’ll need

Preparing the surface

Selecting materials

Selecting the right tools

Exterior Painting

Interior Painting

Clean up

SELECTING THE RIGHT PAINT

The extra cost for good quality paint is well invested against the frustration of a poor paint job. For best results. select a paint that is warranted to cover in one coat and is fade, stain and spot resistant.

MIXING PAINT

All paints must be thoroughly mixed before use and stirred periodically during painting. The initial mixing may be done by hand with a paint paddle.

An alternative is to pour paint back and forth between the can and a Hyde paint pail until all solids are gone from the bottom.

For faster and more even mixing, use a Hyde paint mixer in your electric drill (43460, 43440. 43450).