How Long Will It Take to Paint the Outside of My Home? (2-minute read)

by | May 28, 2020 | Exterior Painting

Exterior painting, Brush Masters XP

The saying goes that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. This is so true for how your home presents itself to passersby and your guests.

Does your home convey a theme of “friendly and inviting”, or does it look like the Munster’s home at 1313 Mockingbird Lane?

Before you pick up a paintbrush and open a can of paint, take a look at these tips for your home improvement project. (Most of the time is spent planning and preparing.)

  • Choose your color scheme to reflect your tastes, but also appeal to potential buyers in 10 or 20 years. Most people start with a neutral color like beige, off-white, or gray and an accent color for the trim (usually another neutral like white or black, but you might be able to get away with red or blue).
  • Clear room for the painters (which could be you and very helpful friends) to access the home. Cut tree branches back from the roof and sides. Create a gap of 8 to 12 inches between a bush and the property. (Now’s a good time to level the hedge so that prowlers can’t hide behind it.)
  • Check with your home owners association if there are any particular color choices, or if you need to let them know you are going to paint the exterior.
  • Was your home built before 1978? Have the paint tested for lead which was a very common ingredient back then.
  • Wash the surfaces either with soap or a pressure wash.
  • Replace broken or rotting wood before you being painting. Sealing in wood that is breaking down is only asking for trouble in a year or two.
  • Set up drop cloths to protect shrubbery and metal.
  • Cover windows with plastic sheeting. Blue painter’s tape is your friend when tackling this project.

The burning question is: How long will it really take to paint my house? A typical estimate is between 6 or 7 days for an average-sized home with a crew of 3 experienced people.

Here at Brush Masters we pride ourselves in taking less time all while being punctual, meticulous, and spotless. If you are anywhere near New Jersey, hit us up for a quote for your home.