How to Paint a House | DIY Exterior Painting Tips

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How to Paint a House | DIY Exterior Painting Tips

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5 жыл бұрын

Painting the exterior of your house is a big job, but if done right, it'll give a major boost to your curb appeal & add tremendous value to your home. Monica from The Weekender walks through each step of this project from start to beautiful finish.
Tools & Materials:
Ladder stabilizer - low.es/2M6HcAC
Werner 24' extension ladder - low.es/2X2C958
DeWalt 20V orbital sander - low.es/2WkoN73
Craftsman V20 finish nailer - low.es/2M7CYbN
Valspar exterior primer - low.es/2QgiXhA
Exterior paintable caulk - low.es/2EubwPh
Valspar Duramax trim paint - low.es/2JD4Qma
Valspar Duramax siding paint - low.es/2JBn9rX
Paint can hanging hook - low.es/2JAOESw
Copper wall lights - low.es/2JA6sgs
Indoor/outdoor ceiling fan - low.es/2JGI6Sr
Oil-based ceiling primer - low.es/2X4MfCC
Paint calculator - low.es/2HU4wMj
Colors:
Siding - "Chimney Smoke" (Valspar 4010-1)
Trim - "String of Pearls" (Valspar CI198)
Door - "Cashmere Pink" (Valspar CI119)
Ceiling - "Stone Mason Gray" (Valspar 4008-1)
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@wyndiefeatherstone948 9 ай бұрын

I am doing my house at this moment and it really can be a daunting job but made it look very doable if you just take your time and do not get frustrated. I last painted this house in 2007 when my father died along with my mother who was in her late 70's at the time and I was in my 50's. Now I am 71 and doing it alone this time. Thank you for all your input, your video is helpful.

@beaubrummelmotorizedbicycles 4 жыл бұрын

Here's a tip they left out, with all the peeling paint they had you must use a bonding primer on the peeling areas such as Peel Stop, Peel Bond, etc. It is a clear bonding primer that actually seals the edges of the peel spot to diminish future peeling. It actually works like glue. Once I found this product I would never paint a house that had peeling paint without it It will decrease your future peeling by as much as 95%. I'm surprised a Lowe's video left this out since they sell it. But, I've known pro painters that still don't use it and spend a lot of time doing customer service work going back to a house that keeps peeling sometimes with in months.

@nowirehangers2815 3 жыл бұрын

Still need to sand it tho?

@c1rca23 2 жыл бұрын

If you properly scrape, sand and and prime the wood, it’s most likely you don’t need the peel stop. However if you do a quick budget job and don’t remove all of the loose paint and sand to a smooth finish, it may be more helpful

@wyndiefeatherstone948 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for that bit of information, I appreciate it!!

@JB-rl4ik 6 ай бұрын

That’s why they don’t use it, so they are paid to keep going back 😂

@krisward7720 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a painter I literally do almost exactly the same process as this video, great video and good detail.

@MrVara411 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for using a challenging project as an example. It always drives me crazy when DIY videos use an easy project that never is as complicated as the real thing!

@ernestgeorge862 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Monica, I learned a lot considering I've painted a house three times. The first was my dad's house when I was 17 and had just graduated from high school. My own house I've painted twice before. It is a stucco house. It's been a good 20 or more years since I painted it last (we've lived here 43 years) and even though it still looks pretty good, I'm 70 now, so I need to paint it while I'm still young. Next time it needs paint I'll be dead. Thanks for all the good tips, I learned a few things.

@bagelbytes69420 3 жыл бұрын

Hope youre doing well and staying safe during these crazy times Ernest.

@kathydunlap3715 2 жыл бұрын

You are gonna live to be 120... Right? =)

@KLuna-lp8dm 2 жыл бұрын

🤣

@stupidsnek 2 жыл бұрын

@toyas400 2 жыл бұрын

Wya Ernest?

@stephenpollard2662 4 жыл бұрын

I thought this was very helpful. There are always critics but I thought it was very good for the first time DYI person. If you are a pro or experienced, you probably do not need to watch this video. I am going to have my college age daughter watch this and then this will be a summer father / daughter project. Can't wait to get started.

@lowes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephen...and that sounds like a great project for you two! Good luck!

@MaysField Ай бұрын

Gosh I reallly appreciate how dedicated Lowes and Monica are. We can learn so much and it's so encouraging. This is a rough house and a big project but you guys make such a complete tutorial. A lot of KZfaqrs would just pick the easiest project to film or do and you can barely learn as much

@rookzie 3 жыл бұрын

I have been a DIY'r for many years, from my businesses to my home. This is the most detailed and best video walkthrough I've ever seen.

@ellenwhittington5545 4 жыл бұрын

So great thank you!! You have made it seem so simple and doable !!! Thanks for the instructions, my house isn’t that big and I’m going to save thousands and do it my self!! I’m a 50 single mom , always relying on ex for home projects - which never completed. I got this!

@sumocupid8461 3 жыл бұрын

She killed it! I’ve been a painter for quite a long time and she quite literally covered everything. I like the way the video is instructed aswell. For any beginner or DIY’er looking to do this, this is the best video to go off of.

@jonplatz2929 5 жыл бұрын

Dang, what a massive project. Looks awesome.

@yushi911 5 жыл бұрын

This is why I like brick and stone house. But it's beautiful once freshly paint! Good job!

@fionafiona1146 5 жыл бұрын

Depending on the insulation they provide exterior paint might still be advantageous... Not that Americans are expected to insulate well 😅. Not having wood warping with moisture changing is good too.

@saulgoodman2018 5 жыл бұрын

I hate painted bricks.

@beautifuldayzee5942 5 жыл бұрын

@@saulgoodman2018 - some bricks are really ugly though! 'Traditional' red bricks that are not 'perfect' though, yea, those types should NEVER be painted

@ronemtae3468 2 жыл бұрын

The stabilizing hardware placed on that ladder is an absolute must if you don’t work on ladders regularly you need this tool

@kenrandall4753 5 жыл бұрын

Watching this video made me feel better about painting my house and knowing that my house will have a lot of character.

@KrisRD1306 4 жыл бұрын

Haha I thought the ame thing, even if it looks raggidy I,ll just call it “character”

@TriniLush7 4 жыл бұрын

How did it go?

@olgasamchuk4593 4 жыл бұрын

God, how much patience you have - to carry out such a volume of work! It looks great! Very fresh)

@djb6496 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure behind the scenes there was a team of a dozen people working on this.

@evervillalobos9446 2 ай бұрын

So? What’s your point?

@demmiehie 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love the color and the door against the copper lighting! I also love the shingles tip!

@elisabatheresia3230 4 жыл бұрын

I’m not even planning to paint anything, but I watch and listen carefully what Monica said.

@ladybee9921 5 жыл бұрын

Do this for my house. These are amazing tips. Thanks, Monica. We love your work.

@annacabella6982 4 жыл бұрын

Great Job! It looks like a newly built home and the tips are very helpful to someone who never painted before. Way to Go!

@jt6661 5 жыл бұрын

Great Video..!!!! The detail and instructions were awesome. This was a big job, but this video shows that it is possible. Thank you

@tiarrab.8267 5 жыл бұрын

🌸Wow!!!!! The finished product was amazing!!!!!💕 How many people actually worked on this project???? Just you two????😳

@nobytes2 3 жыл бұрын

Those jobs are done by a crew not two people lol

@elsolitarioangelito 4 жыл бұрын

This type of house it will take 3 guys and 3 weeks around to be finished. And all 3 pro painters shingles are harder to paint with a brush between the gaps than with the airless. They make it look so easy. I liked all the colors it looks amazing, good job btw.

@yvonneboykin8760 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome transformation and you've made me feel more secure that I can do it. Thank you!

@clairehudson3802 5 жыл бұрын

Give us more Monica in the Weekender!!! Please!!!

@kimmychan1967 5 жыл бұрын

Perfection...as always!!! I’m totally doing these colors for my house. I have the same shingle siding on the front of my house. 💙

@imagesinla8575 3 жыл бұрын

This video held my attention for the entire nineteen minutes and four seconds. Excellent!

@dianastokes740 4 жыл бұрын

Girl you are awesome! Being that high on a ladder is terrifying to me. I always enjoy every project you do.

@ronemtae3468 2 жыл бұрын

Preparing to paint your house the most time-consuming part is replacing Rottenwood scraping off the old paint sanding replacing broken boards and of course caulking and priming painting really is about 30% of the actual work

@codymcpherson5628 Жыл бұрын

Learned a lot about this project….to summarize, ain’t nobody got time for this. Hire a pro

@livpofficial 4 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 for real. This would take me MONTHS !

@shataramcdonald2784 16 күн бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@Goose8219 3 жыл бұрын

On the ladder situation he’s almost right but I’ll hold the rungs when climbing not the rails. Also the ratio for a ladder is 4:1 as in every four feet it goes up you give it one foot away from the wall.

@lakeshavallejo7889 Ай бұрын

Great job! Great tips! Stay blessed!

@matthewd4743 2 жыл бұрын

this video is so well done. I actually feel like I know more than enough now. the host is excellent

@markmacaloi1977 5 жыл бұрын

You are so amazing. I watched all of your projects and its awesome im from the Philippines 😭😭😭 how i wish for your creativity and magic

@mrsgalab920 5 жыл бұрын

When does The Weekender come back? I miss it so much!

@saulgoodman2018 5 жыл бұрын

Never.

@natalielawyerchick 5 жыл бұрын

I don’t think it’s coming back either

@gladyssanchez5928 4 жыл бұрын

I wish they would. I wouldn't mind some outdoor projects.

@asadshah78 4 жыл бұрын

@@saulgoodman2018 Zain

@hearinggodspeak707 3 жыл бұрын

Super! Getting ready to paint a tiny house. Learned a lot. Thank you.

@jackieclark817 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful job 😍. Thanks for another great video Monica!

@jeffmor02 3 ай бұрын

This video is so helpful. I have a paint project coming up and this video really inspired me. And the house you painted...the transformation is incredible, and the colors you chose were beautiful.

@lowes 3 ай бұрын

We appreciate it Jeff, and know your project will come out great! 💙✨

@tracyblack1509 Жыл бұрын

Holy Christopher, that is a huge job. Nice work. Yep, Im painting a one story house. I will not whine or complain!

@lowes Жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@jerry761007 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video, very informative and detailed, probably the best one I’ve seen.

@nancygross9422 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that paint job on that house looks amazing!

@Starry_Night_Sky7455 Жыл бұрын

That is a *ton ton ton* of work! The result is amazing! The tips in this video are excellent! However, omg, let's be serious, that is sooooo much *prep work* !!!!! I can imagine staring at the before project being completely overwhelmed. Really you need a team crew to paint this! That whole house requires paint! Yikes! Up the ladder, down the ladder a zillion times! taping, cleaning, cleanup!!!!, it's all why I have huge respect for pro painters.

@riverraisin1 2 жыл бұрын

A ladder stabilizer is a game changer when using an extension ladder. Without it you will feel like the ladder could shift at any minute and throw you off. With it, you will feel totally secure when working 15+ feet off the ground.

@jkj1459 3 жыл бұрын

I like Monica and Monica seles , both are top professionals love from india

@candiepaxton5952 5 жыл бұрын

Stunning! Thanks for the tips. I would've caulked before primer. Now I know!

@evacastillo3139 5 жыл бұрын

This is such a good timing video for me I’m waiting for the weather to get better to paint my house and it’s going to be a diy work

@melissahunter2134 5 жыл бұрын

This was right on time!!❤️❤️❤️❤️💕💁🏾

@cynthiarutkowski5110 3 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous! Great job explaining everything to do and why.

@lxsgoad 4 жыл бұрын

Not trying to be a know it all but ...you shouldn't caulk the bottom edge of wood siding like she's telling you to do...it's not overlapped just for looks...those laps allow water and moisture to escape, as well as airflow into the siding to keep out mold and mildew. There is also no way that the caulking will move enough to allow the paint to stay in place when the siding expands and contracts.

@vermarc1 4 жыл бұрын

That,s right just as with sky lights, you have to give the water some were to go so the bottom end has a way for water to get out.

@johnhisley3386 3 жыл бұрын

Great job on the whole project, but I was always told not to completely seal the siding laps to let the house breathe and for moisture to wick away. Especially a much older home, 100 yrs plus since this is way before a vapor barrier was ever used. Great job great video beatiful job!!!😍😍😍

@ellygarcia6986 Жыл бұрын

Totally! She is so I'll informed and only repeating what contractors are relaying. My contract friend... Is helping me out with this entire project! Don't you mean ALL of the project. Oh sorry I'll just hold the ladder!

@TheTerminator1919 4 жыл бұрын

Good Lord this is gonna take forever but appreciate the breakdown!

@hugor6329 3 жыл бұрын

That's an amazing tutorial. Thanks for a great tips. I'll do my next project base on what I have learn here. I am a rookie but I consider myself a quick learning

@mjt9590 2 жыл бұрын

Dayummmmmm... it looks elegant and majestic

@pgadeb 4 жыл бұрын

Nice tutorial; wish I had found this video before we painted our house. Halfway thru I realized it's easier to paint underneath each board first.

@lindapassos 5 жыл бұрын

Monica!!!!! When are you coming with The Weekender again? It's always nice to see your videos, you are so good at explaining things and make it look easy :-) Happy Memorial Day Weekend!!!! xx

@megrizzo1385 5 жыл бұрын

Monica miss you and the Weekender!!!!

@nonameidonotwantmynametodi5804 3 жыл бұрын

This transformation is beautiful and it looks great

@ericthegeologist 9 ай бұрын

Very nice video, clear instructions. Keep up the good work!

@deeferan7467 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing color, just what i have in mind. Bring that house stand out from the other in that neighboor...im so obsessed.

@lancer234567 3 жыл бұрын

great job, great presentation!

@seattlebeard 6 ай бұрын

I second her choice of painting with Duramax. I used it on my 1920 house, and it was the only paint that didn't peel off. I would avoid matte finish paint on a house, because it doesn't hold up to UV and rain as well as a slightly glossier finish.

@jesusherrera342 3 жыл бұрын

I’m planning on painting my house. It’s 1/3 the size of this one in the video. I love the finished product.

@mylynnj3792 5 жыл бұрын

Looks great! The homeowners did very well on their color choices.

@elizabethgermanesolsen7057 3 жыл бұрын

Im looking a video to help me how to paint a wood house, and i saw your video. So i watched it! And im going to watch more video about painting house, because somebody will hire me to paint their house haha

@supanneeshrestha139 3 жыл бұрын

This is my first time watching and listening to you. It is very helpful, good tips, and more details from you, thank you

@manny4686 11 ай бұрын

I love your hair came up so beautiful. Thank you for all those tips. This was a very good video I enjoyed it. 👍🇺🇸🙏🏼

@volyb101 4 жыл бұрын

Love the pro tips. They are going to save us a lot of frustration.

@awesometaxes 2 жыл бұрын

I think I'll just hire my Uncle. Great tutorial and awesome work.

@meganrussell12 5 ай бұрын

Good example… beautiful outcome🎉

@tracybuford9243 11 күн бұрын

I love this color

@sylviaali1649 4 жыл бұрын

Love the pink door too!

@vikhes121 5 жыл бұрын

Your information on this was the best. Now I have the tools to paint my house.

@christinemastorides6344 4 жыл бұрын

Wow - you have inspired me!! THANK YOU!

@sulanok 5 жыл бұрын

Great job and so much work now I know why people pay for it to be done lol thanks for thr tutorial!

@mahfeww 4 жыл бұрын

Woah! I just discovered these Lowes videos. This is a very good instructional vid! I'll watch more

@mjpmbombz88 5 жыл бұрын

I missed you!!! -love from the Philippines 🙂

@MrOneJuan 3 жыл бұрын

I miss Monica and the weekender soooo much 😭

@dogcomb47 5 жыл бұрын

I like the pink door and the light gray ceiling.

@mschiltz1 4 жыл бұрын

Nice tutorial and love the Rutgers hat!

@nanetterode8100 3 жыл бұрын

I love how this home came out.

@SF_Curious Жыл бұрын

This girl has A LOT OF ENERGY last time I painted a house I couldn’t move for two weeks of the pain in both my arms and back!

@americaneaglepainting187 4 жыл бұрын

How many people and how many days did it take to complete all the painting on this house?

@malloryjohnson6192 2 жыл бұрын

Her hair is so pretty!

@juliuscastanostawagan3387 4 жыл бұрын

I love the color gray and black it gives more personality

@akinigiri 5 жыл бұрын

Hej hej hej Monica Hej pa dig Monica~ I love your shows!!! Keep them coming!

@mariacastillo5787 4 жыл бұрын

love the pink door

@curleyhurleyfosho 4 жыл бұрын

How long did that take? 3 seasons?

@zenrix8422 5 жыл бұрын

thanks! very helpful and the house looks great

@buddylove4089 Жыл бұрын

Only one word....Awesome.

@emestes 4 жыл бұрын

Wow!! What a great tutorial! Super detailed, a d live all the little tips!

@sarahsykes6114 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Thank you- I’m ready to roll :)

@julesservantofjesus972 5 жыл бұрын

It looks beautiful!!

@keeshm3601 Жыл бұрын

I’ll be painting my house this month 🤗

@knryland1 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome Video! I'll be painting a house this coming weekend as I go into Carpentry.

@DIYBuilt 4 жыл бұрын

I found your channel through suggested videos. First I’d like to say I find your videos very captivating. I just started a You Tube channel so I have a lot to learn from channels like yours. Please keep it up! Just subbed!