I am a perfectionist; very particular. I usually do things myself because I want it done right. After watching this video, and seeing what a professional job you do; I would definitely hire you to paint my house trim!

Man I don't know how you don't have a ton more subscribers. These are some of the best paint videos on KZread. I love the fact that you are giving all the little tips that probably take years to figure out WHILE you are working. Thank you man keep it up!

@XCPainter

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the huge compliment. Slowly getting some more viewers, and I'm happy I can help anyone. Take care

@vgemini9474

2 жыл бұрын

@@XCPainter Can i paint and primer over old paint for only trim or would you recommend sanding down the trim first?

@XCPainter

2 жыл бұрын

@@vgemini9474 if you can detect any cracks in the paint or wood, flaking, peeling or hints of wood decay under the paint.... remove it and sand wood to fresh wood. If it looks sound you can prime or paint away

I see there videos everyday and I like how they talk about all the problems you can run into and how to fix them...I like these guys they put out knowledge for fresh new painters too suceed... keep doing what your doing .. I’m sure many appreciate it ..

Hahaha that was awesome fantastic and amazing dude literally paints with both hands has a roll of masking tape on his wrist, carries a bucket of paint up a ladder with a paintbrush and a roller Clips the bucket to the side of the ladder; and if that wasn't badass enough has the presence of mind to paint with exquisite technique while narrating the whole thing on a ladder [.... yeah I saw the ladder slip edit, be careful up there]

You are amazing! Thank you.

Great job and you make it look so easy

Excellent video and great effecient workmanship. Thanks!

love the paint job great job dude

@XCPainter

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! It was a cool paint scheme. ☺

Thanks for the wisdom brother

This was so helpful thank you!!

Very nice work !!!

@XCPainter

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

Very helpful. Thanks!

Good job looks good

Often when the trim needs paint there's cracked paint that needs to be removed. Love to see that prep work. Painting is the easy part.

@XCPainter

2 жыл бұрын

Check out my Instagram page to see the Victorian home I've been working on. Cracks get prepped out with filler or epoxy fillers on this project. I'm a big proponent of sanding for adhesion and removing paint to fresh wood as needed.

@mamat792

2 жыл бұрын

@@XCPainter KZread works well for me. I don't IG, bummer.

Nice work!!!!

Nice job!

@XCPainter

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

Love the taupe color an gray but not big fan of crisp white. Paint job looks good

Good job man

Nice work dude. Are you using a mini screen to even out the paint on the roller or just dunking it and giving it a shake before applying paint? Thanks👊🏼

Great job

@XCPainter

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙂

that looks sweet

@XCPainter

7 жыл бұрын

Thank You much

Nice job XC !

@XCPainter

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!!

@DEK981967

5 жыл бұрын

@@XCPainter your welcome!

Good job 👍👍👍👍👍

Nice video, thx. How do you stop those rubber covers at the top of your ladders 10:19 from sticking to the fresh paint? I find the Werner ones are great to prevent slippage but tend to stick to newly painted siding if I leave it there for even a few minutes. They'll actually pull the paint off if left too long.

@XCPainter

4 жыл бұрын

It's best to give the paint a day to dry/cure and beyond that you can either wrap it with a clean rag (but it can leave marks possibly), or use blue tape over the ladder mitts to possibly help.

Certainly looks easier with a roller! I think I will try it. The brush is hard work !

Nice job. You move quick. I guess that comes from experience. How do you do it so that roller doesn't spray white paint on to brown paint when you rolled paint on fascia edge?

@XCPainter

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry I didn't see this comment earlier. In order to not splatter paint, you just have to either get excess paint off of roller before applying or have to roll a little slower I think. When you paint the bottom edge there shouldn't be a lot of paint on the roller cover

nice work

@XCPainter

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir

Hi there , i will paint the exterior of my house , the walls are one color and the fascia and gutter another color color (2 colors total ) ,should i paint the walls first and than fascia gutters , or gutters fascia first and mask them and finally paint walls ? thank you .

Very nice

nice!

Nice!

@XCPainter

7 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I commented on your vid at the exact same time. Or maybe you did right after me, anyways, cool!

@DIYhomeimprovementguy

7 жыл бұрын

Great minds lol

Brush in the ladder rung... How have I never seen or done this before?!

@DEK981967

5 жыл бұрын

Works great for holding a paint shield too , when spraying high !

@markmillers4491

Жыл бұрын

@@DEK981967 oh my, a two fer!

good idea with that brush. Where did you get the bucket hook, or did you make it?

@XCPainter

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks the bucket hook was purchased from local paint store.

did you sand and use a primer before painting the trim, or just painted over the brown old paint with the new white immediately? Thanks.

@XCPainter

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, we scraped, sanded, caulked but i can't remember if my boss spot primed but he might have.

Beautiful work ❤

@XCPainter

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

House looks good. Did you pressure wash, sand or prepare the wood in anyway before painting? I am in So Cal so my painted trim is mostly sun faded. Thank you if you have advice for me.

@XCPainter

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, we started this job off by pressure washing the home, letting dry for a day or two, then prepping where needed, scraping/sanding, setting nails/adding screws, caulking and oil spot priming.

@XCPainter

2 жыл бұрын

@Volkan Fresh Start 046 oil base primer from Benjamin Moore is real good. I often add penetrol to it for workability and pentration into the substrate.

Nice job! Which paint did you use for the trims?

@XCPainter

4 жыл бұрын

I believe that was Benjamin Moore Mooreglow soft gloss

Thanks buddy...

what type of white pain and brand do you use? I am looking forward to white paint my deck in the backyard. Do you recommend sprayer painting?

@XCPainter

5 жыл бұрын

Sorry for late response, but you'll want to use a solid body stain for the deck instead of paint. Products: Either Proluxe Rubbol Solid, or Arborcoat both from Benjamin Moore, or Super Deck from sherwin Williams.

Do u have any tips/videos for painting porch posts/railings..do you just roll or brush them also?

@XCPainter

6 жыл бұрын

k m I have some basic footage of doing wood railings but haven't made it into a video. You can use the 4" mini roller to apply paint on the average picket/rails/posts. For higher end when you need a brushed look then use a brush with nice strokes. Spraying is always an option but you might need to hold a drop cloth as a backdrop.

Questions: Did you have to prime? Also how long did you let the first coat dry before applying second? Thanks!

@XCPainter

3 жыл бұрын

We only had to spot prime some areas of trim. Dry time between coats in the summer here: 2 hours is plenty of time. More time is needed on cold or humid/cold days.

good job Mr brush man. The only thing I can see that would speed you up is a straight cut brush flipping that angle over is pulling paint back off. If you were trying to get more out of one coat. you could roll first. then cut. then load up your brush and tip this would give you a heavier coat with one trip. may not cover that dark color on this job but might get you to get it in one coat on another job. I usually can get 2 coats thickness in one coat that way. on some jobs Like large 2 story gables worth doing. Still get 10 or more years in California sun one of my coats usually last just as long as most guys 2 coat. Might be harder on paint here than where you are. I am assuming north Like washington or idaho.

@XCPainter

3 жыл бұрын

I love block brushes too. A 3" Pro Extra Swan has always got the job done very well. Of course, I'm trying/using different brushes as time goes on, and just have more options when I have them on hand. I've used quite a few different brands that are great brushes in either form, flat or angled.

Way to work and talk, it irks me watching how-to videos where the youtuber takes their time making a video at the customer's expense. Respect!

@XCPainter

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. Doing videos can be a good outlet, but as well it can take a little time. It's a positive thing in the long run. For 3 years now I have been deducting hours from my paycheck so my employers and/or clients aren't paying more. I also like to keep working if chatting with someone which is good and bad at times too.

I’m not to good with heights but I also prefer to do work myself do you recommend how to paint fasia with out going to high on extension ladder, I once fell off a roof once and have hard time on roofs, ps thx for your videos I. Just subscribed, do have any videos on this?

@XCPainter

4 жыл бұрын

I don't have any videos about reaching high facias, though there is a brush with a bendable handle called the "Gooseneck" by Richard tools, that can attach to an extension pole. It may be hard to paint long stretches with the pole though.

@chicanopridealvarez1385

4 жыл бұрын

XC Painter ok thx

Rock on.

@XCPainter

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support!

Any particular reason you prefer the 4 inch mini roller over the the regular 4 inch roller?

@XCPainter

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for asking, mainly because the mini roller can be pushed into corners and paint effectively in many areas. Also just its easy to handle and have in the cut bucket.

Did u use a100,super paint, from sherwin Williams?or another,or from another store paint,is really hard to find a good paint to do the trim specially when u have a really dark body color.

@XCPainter

5 жыл бұрын

Benjamin Moore Mooregard low lustre, I think. It's a great paint.

Hey man I have a question if I doing exterior job spraying how far needs to be the cars so I don't messed up

@XCPainter

5 жыл бұрын

Make the cars at least 100 feet away or more to be safe with waterborne paints.

@robertpiquet1388

5 жыл бұрын

@@XCPainter thankyou for answer!!

the wood trim on my house is pretty weathered, should I just paint over it or should I save and invest into new wood?

@XCPainter

4 жыл бұрын

Depends on how weathered... a little dry, sun decayed can be fixed up by sanding and recoating (priming/painting). Of course if the wood is really cracked up, soft or rotting then it's best to replace.

Use a 4 inch standard roller, don’t use a mini hotdog roller. Great job Show the trim getting frenched next time, where the 3 sides of the trim is painted white

I just had my house painted and the “professionals” used flat paint on the exterior wood trim. Is this customary?

@XCPainter

3 жыл бұрын

I would say it's less common to have flat trim paint... Some new construction builders might spec flat for trim, but I'd say low sheen or satin is much more common in a repaint situation

@xcPainter can i paint and primer over old painted trim or do i have to sand first?

@XCPainter

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for late response. If the time is slick and/or glossy, sanding helps a whole lot for adhesion and coverage. If the wood trim is rough, shouldn't need to sand. Never hurts to give it a quick scuff though

One more question: would you say paint trim first then base of the house or base of house first and then trim last?

@XCPainter

2 жыл бұрын

Hi there are a few rare instances where window trim can be done first... but it's rare. Usually we would paint the "body" of the house 1st...

is it standard or best practice to leave the sides of the window trim the same color as the siding? Or just personal preference. You only painted the top surface the white

@XCPainter

6 жыл бұрын

k m There's a few variables on whether to paint the sides or not. First is customer preference, but also depends on the siding materials or how nice the caulking looks on the siding/trim joints. A home that has stained Cedar shakes may look nicer with the sides of the trim painted white, however Hardiplank sided homes usually look sharper with the (trim) face painted.

@kenmcf

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks...I have cedar siding with a similar window trim...I will need to think about that one!

@XCPainter

6 жыл бұрын

k m Painting the sides of the trim is often called French cut. Mini homes don't have French cut trim because it can highlight the inconsistent edges. If you have a craftsman style home with really clean caulking lines it can look okay. It does take a long time to do though.

@kenmcf

6 жыл бұрын

FYI I finished painting my cape cod style cedar/redwood sided home ...I had about 6 window treatments like the one you are painting. I used your technique...I sprayed the sides, and only rolled/brushed the face. Mostly because what u said about the caulking...it would have been hard to get really clean lines. I really like the look. Its cool and it also looks neat...The previous paint job did not do it that way, which is why I never considered it I guess. Did not know there was another option. Glad I found your video..thanks again.

@kenmcf

6 жыл бұрын

One more thing...never let your wife choose the paint color for the trim...ever heard of "otter tail"?...Kinda looks like diarrhea :>)

What caulk and sealant would you recommend?

@XCPainter

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for asking, we use 100% acrylic caulking, Miller Paint (brand) 50 year, or their Speed Dry version. There are several other good brand options.

Would appreciate it if anyone has tips on where to place ladder to paint window trims on 2nd and 3rd floors. My windows are 4' wide x 5' tall, and 8' wide x 5' tall, respectively. The house body is fine and I am only painting the wood window trims. Would I need to plan on using multiple height of ladder extension in order to reach top and bottom trims, as well as the top and bottom parts of the side trims. It appears that moving the ladder around to the different locations necessary to reach all parts of the trim would be a big job. Any tips on how to position ladder for maximum and efficient reach, or any other tips in general, for this job?

@XCPainter

2 жыл бұрын

Hi there. It does take a couple ladder sets unless you have a long reach and can do so safely. There's a couple options depending on the situation... ladder above the window, or set below the window... or for wide windows, 1 ladder set on the right, and then on left of window.

Any chance you could share the colors you used? Great video!

@XCPainter

3 жыл бұрын

Hi there, I don't recall the color names on this one. I would have to check into it with my boss at that time. They were Benjamin Moore colors I believe.

Did you paint the gutters? How do you mask the gutters if not painting them?

@XCPainter

4 жыл бұрын

I use a 3m masking machine with 9" or 12" masking paper and blue tape, applying the tape at the bottom of the gutter and wrapping paper up and over. 👍

Why did u paint the edges of trim on window trim ? Looks cleaner

Awesome video, we are searching for a new color for our house and really like that color, can you tell me what it's called???

@XCPainter

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I can see if we can find that color, siding right? or trim?

@worshipgal62

3 жыл бұрын

Same here, what color is the siding color?

Can you clean paint rollers and use them again or do they have to be tossed out? I just painted my exterior door and im already like jeez this is going to be a long summer project coming up painting the trimming of the house

@XCPainter

2 жыл бұрын

You can definitely wash out your roller covers for next use (with waterborne products). If you plan on using a roller cover the next day, or a couple days, you can also wrap the roller in a little painters plastic and it'll stay good for a long time.

@carebearrulz333

2 жыл бұрын

@@XCPainter omg you da man thank you so much for your reply and advice.

Rolling out the trim is fine if you don’t mind the rippled look. I prefer the brushed look.

Hi, do you paint the house first or do you paint the trim first? Thanks

@XCPainter

2 жыл бұрын

I usually paint the siding then trim, but it can be flipped around in some instances.

@lc8945

2 жыл бұрын

@@XCPainter thanks

Also why did you not spray the fascia...too much hassle...brush is faster?

@XCPainter

6 жыл бұрын

k m Exactly, spraying the fascias is rarely done since you don't want to overspray the roof tabs or your new siding or soffit paint, plus most fascias are rough textured and you need to brush it in anyways

Wow

What kinda exterior paint last long time for white trim

@XCPainter

3 жыл бұрын

Benjamin Moore Mooreguard is really good paint in regards to longevity

On average how many LF of trim should a painter be able to paint 1 coat in a single day?

@XCPainter

5 жыл бұрын

Good question. What would you guess?

@tristangray4194

5 жыл бұрын

@@XCPainter if I had to say I'd guess 100lf per MH/1 coat

Hello what is the color on the house I like the brown color

@XCPainter

3 жыл бұрын

Hi. Sorry I'm not sure of this color name and don't have access to it really.

What type of paint for wooden gable??

@XCPainter

2 жыл бұрын

Quality primer 1st, then any quality exterior paint.

How much did the paint job cost?

@XCPainter

5 жыл бұрын

I don't know the exact price for this one, (I am not the company owner), but if I said a number most people would question why it costs what it costs, despite the fact they don't see the whole job or the full scope of work. Some people would say they could do this job in a day... anyways it took 2 guys 5 days. Two coats on everything including gutters and downspouts.

💦반갑습니다,수고하십니다,항상건겅하시고 복받으시길바랍니다,,,Elastic coating (탄성코트)work on veranda wall....

Did he prep the fascia ?

@XCPainter

6 жыл бұрын

House was washed with cleaner and power washer. Fascias are scraped, caulked and spot primed. The caulking is the almond color you can see it in places.

@relissanight

6 жыл бұрын

If the fascia is in great condition but want to just change the color, do they still need to be scraped?

@relissanight

6 жыл бұрын

And what kind of cleaner?

@XCPainter

4 жыл бұрын

@@relissanight No scraping necessary if the existing paint is holding well and in good condition. Sanding (quick scuff) is an optional step that will improve adhesion.

What kind of paint is used should be clarified at the beginning of the video

@XCPainter

3 жыл бұрын

Alright thanks for your feedback. Many times, I mention that info right away, and sometimes that info is not the key topic of the video so I mention it as possible and appropriate.

If you have time, I'd recommend buying a mic and doing voice-overs for your videos. It'd be much easier to hear you

@XCPainter

6 жыл бұрын

Alex Campana okay thanks I'll try to improve that. I have a cheap lavalier mic but haven't utilized it yet and I've tried voice over and it doesn't sound natural so far.

@Dfndrofmnknd

6 жыл бұрын

XC Painter good luck, and thanks for the informative videos!

How many are on the crew?

@XCPainter

6 жыл бұрын

Terry Dickens My boss and I on this one.

How long did it take you to spray that house...just to spray ?

@XCPainter

Жыл бұрын

Why do you ask that?

@nothingsimpostleble1593

Жыл бұрын

@XC Painter Because looks like a good size house, I can spray it in less than a day...2 coats.... I get painters here In California that always want a bunch of money but theyre really really slow...can't even spray a 2800sq ft. In a 8 hour day

@nothingsimpostleble1593

Жыл бұрын

Plus your starting trim yet you have all the drop clothes down even tho the house is all sprayed out l.. Here we always pull all the drops after its sprayed out.. Your reasoning is probably because you still have to trim but when we get done spraying we pick up all the drops because it makes for a cleaner job, looks more organized for the customer... I would NEVER leave drops down over night....We are all about customer service so...and then when we trim we just carry one runner under us if it's over concrete, tike, etc.

@XCPainter

Жыл бұрын

@@nothingsimpostleble1593 okay thanks for clarifying. 2 coats, one day. I masked everything ahead, (more than just windows and foundation) while my boss sprayed it out twice. He did the prep work for a few days prior to that while I was on another jobsite. Job had a few colors, accent gables in front, and everything was washed, prepped, spot primed and double coated. We were there 5 days including finishing the front door, which I did twice because the color was mixed slightly off. Side note, of course we want to do the work as quickly, effectively, and efficiently as possible. The job is estimated and invoiced based on job scope, client's expectations, and we do our best to make sure the job is a success for everyone.

@XCPainter

Жыл бұрын

@@nothingsimpostleble1593 Trex decking, stairs, hot tubs right under the beams and fascia, railings, fences, sidewalks, and on the side it had artificial turf, so yes it stays covered until it's time to uncover which is as fast as possible

What is pint model or name?

@XCPainter

4 жыл бұрын

Paint? This is Benjamin Moore Mooregard

@alex.g9637

4 жыл бұрын

@@XCPainter thank you so much

@XCPainter

4 жыл бұрын

@@alex.g9637You're welcome, take care.

Did you shower before you started how many cups of coffee did you have before you started do you have your painting shoes on what car did you drive to the job site you forgot all that stuff

@XCPainter

5 жыл бұрын

Good catch, next video...

Respectfully, good videos by you like too many painters out there short the job. The trim includes the edges not just face. Anyone can spray the body and roll the face of the trim. Any painter that doesn't paint edge of trim is ripping off the customer and taking the easy quick way to finish the job.

@XCPainter

2 жыл бұрын

Respectfully, not every house or job is the same... build style, quality, and scope of work desired are just a few variables. Many houses that I paint, do get the edges trimmed out. It's called French Cut. The biggest variables are what dimension and quality of trim materials, and what type of siding. Hardiplank, very extremely rarely gets French cut trim because the trim boards are usually thinner dimensions, and the caulking job that seals Hardiplank to trim is less than ideal to create nice lines. Impossible most cases. I just worked on a Victorian style home for 4 months this year which rightfully so deserved to have trim everywhere French cut, including edges of soffit, bellybands, window casing, cornerboards, and more. A large home I painted last year had a combination of siding materials and it also was French cut due to the build quality and scale of everything.

@crackerman3

2 жыл бұрын

@@XCPainter This house you are painting that we are talking about isn't an example not to French Cut. Plenty of edge exposed to paint. You took easy and fast way. Shorted the customer. Spin it all you want. I guarantee if you told owner about it and offered both ways, he would say French Cut. Looks soo much better and complete.

@XCPainter

2 жыл бұрын

@@crackerman3 absolutely disagree with that 100%. Every house is not a work of art. This was a very nice house but not styled to be French cut. It's a contemporary look which looks sharp actually Btw I was not the contractor in charge here but an employee. So.. not taking the easy way out. It's the smart and reasonable way to do it though. House is refreshed and protected, new colors and looking sharp.

@crackerman3

2 жыл бұрын

@@XCPainter I'm not ripping on your work. Looks like you do good work, but to say the house isn't styled to be French Cut is a weak argument. You painted the trim a different color than the body of house to add an accent color. I'm just saying, if you paint the trim a different color, paint the trim, the whole trim that color. Also, if you weren't the lead on the house, then it wasn't your call. You were following orders. Then he took the fast easy way out. That being said, I guarantee if the homeowner was shown an example of both painting the whole trim or just the face he would say French Cut. Also if you weren't the lead, then maybe you should start your own company. Looks like you are more then skilled. Make the big bucks and own decisions. Merry Christmas

@XCPainter

2 жыл бұрын

@@crackerman3 thanks, Merry Christmas to you as well. Started my company this Fall and am currently on the 1st project. In this video, I show a close up the windows trim on the left after I rolled it.. you can clearly see how unsightly the caulking transition to trim is. That would be highlighted. Anyways, take care

You have anything showing way high up at a uncomfortable angle or something requiring more skills dude??? Please,,, wish you had shown painting the part that’s under the trim over your head on a ladder not just the outter area of the trim, too easy

@XCPainter

4 жыл бұрын

We do not trim out the back side of the fascia by brush. We spray that area. The angle at which I am painting would be an appropriately tough position (up on the ladder) for anyone watching that learning to paint.

Perfect way if you want to waste time lol never get why people roll trim

@XCPainter

3 жыл бұрын

Because the trim texture is very rough and porous. Also allows for good and even coverage, fast. I would use a brush if it's faster or it requires a brushed finish. That's why.