exterior PREP
While many painters will suggest power-washing the surface to remove dirt and loose paint, you should avoid this, especially at a high PSI. Water may and a bucket of warm water to which is added a phosphate-free . Once the surface is completely dry, with hand scrapers and putty knives. If there’s any chance of lead paint, , preferably a NIOSH-approved one with the highest filter rating. •For exterior paint that’s thick and resists scraping, , like those from Eco-Strip or Silent Paint Remover. Infrared heat opens wood pores and warms the paint only to the point where it can be easily scraped off. Pry out loose or dried-out caulk and replace it with highquality exterior caulk. Once the popping paint has been removed, .
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