How We Prepare Exterior Trim for Painting

Jul 17, 2023

Did you know that your home's exterior trim plays a major role in how well your exterior painting project turns out? That's why Target Painting & Contracting spends time to clean and repair your home's trim before we ever pick up a brush.

Your home's exterior trim protects your home from the elements and can be a show-stopping addition to your home's curb appeal. When trim is rotting, peeling, dented, or missing, it can really bring the whole look of your home down and leave your home exposed to moisture and other dangers. Here's how we ensure a beautiful end result.


Inspect and Clean Existing Trim

At the beginning of your project, we will inspect all existing trim and take an inventory of trim that needs to be repaired or replaced by our professional carpentry team. Then, we thoroughly clean remaining trim to ensure the new paint will adhere well and reduce visible brush marks. Our cleaning solution removes dirt, dust, pollen, and other contaminants.


Repair and Replace Damaged Trim

After our thorough inspection, we will make any required repairs to your home's trim. Our carpenters will fill holes and cracks, replace warped or rotted boards, and fix damage from weathering. Once the trim pieces are repaired or replaced, we take another pass at the trim to caulk joints, fill any remaining holes, and seal the trim so it continues to protect your home from the elements.


Scrape, Prime, and Paint

After the hard work of cleaning, repairing, and replacing your trim, it's almost time to paint. Before we can bust out the brushes, however, we need to remove any loose paint on your old trim boards. This helps create a smooth surface that will help the paint adhere. Once the trim is scraped, it's time to prime and paint the trim. Once painting is complete, you can enjoy your home's increased curb appeal.

If you are planning an exterior painting or carpentry project this summer, get in touch with Target Painting & Contracting today for your no-obligation estimate.

Contact us for your no-obligation estimate today!

Target Painting and Contracting is your one-stop-shop for exterior trim repairs and painting. Get in touch with us today to request your free quote. 
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