This guy is a pro.

Good insights. Wish you were in Northern Virginia area.

yep i was right. sanding is required. seen a lot of painters in my area just wash one day, next day they are spray painting and moving to the next house.

@ajsbrushworksllc8348

2 жыл бұрын

In the trade, we call them hackers. We sand every exterior when it's appropriate.

What grit sandpaper do you recommend for a DA electric sander for wood siding that has thick paint all the way down to bare? Thanks, Tom

Doing all the sanding work its alot of time consuming specially on old houses because led regulations, that not many home owners are willing to pay. But you're right the right prep work will last longer.

@manchesterexplorer8519

Жыл бұрын

Not just the money , it's finding idiots that are stupid enough to power sand lead into fine particulates to inhale . Even wearing a respirator you will eat it , Lead can also be absorbed through skin as well as your eyes when sanded into fine particulates as its nasty stuff .

@davidu8688

7 ай бұрын

And look far better

Great advice. Which oil primers to you recommend. Will be painting a 60 year old house with failing paint soon. Thanks.

Absolutely true but most people don't want 2 spend 10k when doing it the wrong way will only cost them $2500 it's a fact.

@DiceRoller96

2 жыл бұрын

Literally

@ajsbrushworksllc8348

2 жыл бұрын

true, to a point. It may cost them 2500, the first time. Then, I show up, and explain to them that because it wasn't done right the 1st time, I now have to do what the last painter didn't. Or, they keep going cheap, and after the 3rd repaint over 5-7 years, they have spent the 10k anyways. You get what you pay for. I use that as a selling point when doing my bids. I tell them, this is what you get with us. Prep makes the paint job, not the paint. Cut corners, and the even the best paint will fail.

Slow drying oil primer and sanding for old/historical homes in need..... yes, absolutely! But not even close to necessary on most homes as it is a complete waste of time. Your normal repaint with 2 coats of SW or BM quality paint will last 10 years.

@src4409

Жыл бұрын

I want my paint job to last 30 years. That's the difference in a true professional and someone that thinks they are a pro.

@80Demitri

Жыл бұрын

@@src4409 No paint job lasts 30 years, shows how much you know. I take it your the one that thinks they are the pro...lol!

@Mike-qo4kp

7 ай бұрын

​@@80Demitrinot true at all

Fantastic video.....the last part about priming is key.....everyhome owner getting ready to paint needs to hear this guy's advice about priming.....been at the paint trade since 1988, seen all the jobs with different primers, I like this advice about sanding, and priming bare wood.

@manchesterexplorer8519

Жыл бұрын

Same here , I always scuff up the bare wood before priming . But power sanding or grinding Lead paint is a hazard . It turns the lead into a fine particulate that you will inhale even wearing a respirator , it also gets absorbed through your eyes as well as your skin if its a hot sweaty day . I know a painter that used to power sand , shave lead paint full time during the summer thinking he was " the best ". He did it for about 5 seasons and would periodically get sick and had a child born with birth defects that was likely due to lead poisoning even wearing a respirator . Sanding the crap into a fine particulate will also contaminate your clothes so you will drag it into your vehicle and also your home getting your family sick which is what happened to him . The shits like radioactive waste lol . Me personally I just hand scrape the hell out of it and lightly hand sand prior to priming but to be honest I tend to stay away from it . I used to love restoring old 1700's and 1800's homes but my health is more important than a paycheck .

@davidu8688

7 ай бұрын

Depends on the type of wood thought...if it's cedar or something like that sanding is definitely not going to be your best option as it will score the wood up and take away from the look of it. In that case obviously pressure washing will be your best option. There is so many factors when it comes to painting that have to be taken into account.

Any comments about modern water based no-primer semi porous paints (like Sadolin Superdec)? Used in Norway etc and I've had great results ijnth UK. It won't bubble when a bit of water gets under, it releases the water. And when it eventually fails, it does so from the outside, evenly, going dusty, which is *much* easier to re-prepare, not great here and there but totally failed and lifted elsewhere

good vid.

Have you worked with linseed oil based paints?

Most exterior surfaces come preprimed now days. I deal with homeowners who watch a video like this and think they know everything but I can prime it anyway and get more money. Most people I see who claim to be painters also do not know much and tried getting into professional painting without putting in the time first to learn about it not to mention get even halfway decent at it because too many people do not respect the trade that to me is one of the most tedious and difficult physically and I have a lot of trades under my belt.

if i put sand in my paint and apply it thick do i still have to sand? i got two days to finish my house and nearly out of beers.

@leopold9999

11 ай бұрын

Sand! What?!

@marztar

11 ай бұрын

@@leopold9999 LMAO I write stupid things sometimes and forget.. thanks for the notification.

@briandiadem

25 күн бұрын

😂

Whatever is gonna cost more is going to be best. If you rebuild the house, then paint it... the paint will last way longer than painting an old house.

If sections of paint are well-adhered to the siding is it still necessary to scrape and sand to bare wood or can we just feather the edges with the sander?

@manchesterexplorer8519

Жыл бұрын

It's unnecessary , also be aware of lead paint as sanding it will get you sick even wearing a respirator . Also as a painter with 25+ years experience my advice to you is that " it's only a house " so don't go overboard as you will only live in it for a short time then someone else will own it so who cares unless it has historical significance . As long as it's not rotting or looks like hell " nobody really cares what your house looks like " . I reside in a home that was built in 1848 , many people have come and gone in the home so nobody ever really owns a house . My home has a lot of lead paint on it , I hand scraped the hell out of it and lightly " hand sanded "the bare wood prior to priming and it's still holding after 10 years other than a spot here and there as I reside in NH and we get winters so snowpack up against the clapboards /trim can cause paint to fail .. When an area starts to peel I simply touch it up . Just keep it from rotting and your good as people tend to overthink things . A simple scrape , prime and paint job will last you 10+ years if done properly without any major issues . I'm not sure how old your home is but be aware of lead paint , I personally would not power sand lead paint into a fine particulate . Even with a respirator you will end up breathing it as they are not 100% safe , your eyes absorb it and so can your skin if its a hot sweaty day . Also clothes that you're wearing will become contaminated so you will drag it into your car or inside your home . Lead is nasty stuff , I knew someone that power grinded / sanded Lead paint for about 5 years thinking he was a hero or " the best " . He ended up having a child with birth defects as well as himself getting sick periodically even wearing a respirator . Most people that power sand the crap have poisoning and are unaware of it .

@TheDailyPracticeBlog

Жыл бұрын

@@manchesterexplorer8519 thanks. Can really drive yourself crazy trying to get things perfect. You’re right about never owning it… I appreciate your response

@Wen6543

Жыл бұрын

​@@manchesterexplorer8519 I generally agree, yep, good advices. When i was younger i was a pain in the ass for painting, always perfect... a waste of time, a good job doesn´t need to be perfect.

@manchesterexplorer8519

Жыл бұрын

@@Wen6543 I was the same way when I was younger , making everything perfect to be a painting hero . At 46 I've learned what works , what looks good , what lasts and how to make money . Not to worry about a small paint chip on a clapboard that I didn't sand to perfection that nobody will ever notice nor care about 🤣. Especially with exterior work , I don't care how you prep or what brand of paint you use ....no paint job will last as paint breaks down after 10 -12 years no matter what you do unless you live in a dry perfect weather climate . If you want your house to look in tip top shape at all times it requires a paint job every 8 years .

The exterior of my house is badly damaged, and I want to get it repainted. Can someone suggest a contractor who can provide free estimation and warranty for painting?

@bauzcarlos

4 жыл бұрын

Did u get your house painted?

@braga118

3 жыл бұрын

how would someone warranty a job when you just mentioned its badly damaged, paint over rotten wood won't work, you need to replace the damaged wood.

@rampanttricky17

2 жыл бұрын

@@braga118 the person did not say that the base material (wood, vinyl, Aluminium) is damaged. They very well could have been referring to the paint, caulking, etc. A painter "should" tell a prospective client if the base material is "bad".

What is an example of a slow drying oil exterior primer?

@thec4ke

2 жыл бұрын

Ben Moore Moorwhite Exterior Wood Primer.

@ajsbrushworksllc8348

2 жыл бұрын

Sherwin Williams Exterior Oil-based wood primer (pinkish/red) label on can.

@JasonTaylor1

2 жыл бұрын

@@ajsbrushworksllc8348 I tried to buy this recently and was told that they were not able to get it anymore

@ajsbrushworksllc8348

2 жыл бұрын

@@JasonTaylor1 maybe at your particular store it's out of rotation? They have gallons of at my local SW

@JasonTaylor1

2 жыл бұрын

​@@ajsbrushworksllc8348 I just called them back and they will be getting it back in they just don't know when, maybe next month. The have been out for months

No petroleum based primer penetrates very far into the wood surface. Fast dry in many cases is better. Slow dry primers may not dry the same day, in which case it would need to be removed.

@gtfg3800

20 күн бұрын

Read an article in Consumer Reports a couple years ago that said ANY oil based paint will adhere better than the best latex paint because the oil soaks into the wood.

@richardmckrell4899

20 күн бұрын

@@gtfg3800 All the petroleum oil in oil paint evaporates as the paint dries.

Do not select a painter by how long he uses an electric sander you could end up with some prick that leaves abrasion marks all over your house because usually it will be a shitty labourer doing the sanding not the pros. Electric sander are great if they are used correctly and by the rite person but most guys will just yous them to save time not to better the job

@manchesterexplorer8519

Жыл бұрын

I've seen beautiful 1700's & 1800's homes with the patina and age of weathered paint destroyed by these paint grinder/sanders . Covered in swirl marks that will never look right again . The grinders also shave off all the nail heads so if the painter doesn't re-nail every clapboard your impending a complete disaster in due time .

@80Demitri

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, i would never use a damn electric sander.....scrapping has been the standard for decades and works just fine. THis guy is just trying really hard to stand out.

Kilz

More industrial strength lies from the logic of capitalist expansion. When the wallet vacuum goes by it will suck your bank dry. Ergonomically the energy expended electric vs scrapers depends on the condition of your paint e.g. i'm doing a late 1800's house currently you would need a hammer and chisel to clear. Scrapers/wire brush/hard sand block are the rule. A post-lead house with the same manual aspect and less elbow-grease will give the same result. Do your homework on primers- there are alternatives to BM or other oil.

I've never seen or heard of anyone having their house sanded before they had it painted.

@senjo31

2 жыл бұрын

I'm doing two 100 year old homes or older right now. The paint is peeling and the layers on top of layers have created thick chips on the siding. The job is 89%prep and the rest paint

@johnp82

2 жыл бұрын

I've never heard of anyone who hasn't heard of that.

@jb-vz4wb

2 жыл бұрын

I also have never seen this. Usually just pressure wash and apply a finish or primer

@ajsbrushworksllc8348

2 жыл бұрын

@@jb-vz4wb Then they aren't doing it right. They are painting for cash, and not longevity. Industry standard is sand, sand between coats, and sand again.

@ajsbrushworksllc8348

2 жыл бұрын

I'm in Central Texas. I sand Every. Single. Board. on clapboard houses. Real wood trim gets sanded before I put any brush and product to it. Every house, every time. Sand. That's the industry standard.

Habla mucho y enseña muy poco típico vendedor q no sabe hacer el trabajo