We all have them. Projects that we put off for YEARS. And then when we finally do them, we are like "Why did I wait so long?" In my defense, this project is one I couldn't do because of my fear of tall ladders. I am comfortable until about the third or fourth step. Falling and hurting my ankle really badly didn't help my fear of climbing high things either. Shane came to the rescue and completed this exterior painting project for me. He painted the back of the garage and it finally matches the front!
This exterior painting project is sponsored by HomeRight but all ideas and opinions are 100 % my own! This post also contains affiliate links.
Unlike the front of the garage, we have never painted the back eave or foundation in the 13 years we have lived here. We painted the front red soon after moving here and then updated it with tan paint recently (see that exterior painting project HERE). The back has been completely forgotten. I think because it is rarely seen by others and because we became use to seeing it like it was, it just wasn't a top priority.
But we have done a lot of work in the backyard over the past couple of years and it stood out more and more because everything else looked nice.
Tips for Exterior Painting
Step 1:
Shane used a scraper and a metal brush to get as much of the old paint off as possible. It also a good way to get dirt and grime off.
Step 2:
I hosed it off when he was done to get all the dust and paint chips off. You need the surface you are going to paint to be as clean as possible.
Step 3:
The wood paneling is over 80 years old so there are plenty of gaps and cracks. Once it was completely dry, it was time to caulk. Shane went through several tubes of caulk filling everything in.
Step 5:
Cover anything you don't want to get painted with painters tape and tarps.
Step 6:
Use a high quality exterior paint. We used one with added primer. Shane used the HomeRight Super Finish Max. We chose the same tan color as the fountain and eaves of the house. I filmed the whole process and it took him 11 minutes to paint the whole thing. That is including getting down from the ladder, moving it, and climbing back up several times. It is so much faster with the sprayer than any other way!
The wood was so dry that it soaked up paint like crazy. It took four coats!
Shane used the Super Finish Max
Noe that we have the patio, a fountain, new landscaping and the chicken coop makeover done in the backyard, it is nice to have this unfinished project done as well.
So I am curious... What is an unfinished project that you have put off for a long time? What is keeping you from doing it?
As a reminder, this is what the front looked like before painting it tan.
And what it looks like now! The planters are a new addition too!
Shane is such a great guy! So glad he gave you a helping hand on this one!!! My sweetie HATES painting. I usually have to gently encourage him it's time to redo the trim on our porches! I am patient and it eventually gets gone.
So happy the garage is DONE! Everything looks amazing!!! Now I am excited to see the attic revel!
It's all looking good!
Exterior painting (especially in the summer heat) isn't always the most fun project. I am glad he was willing to help too!
It looks wonderful! So believable about all the coats of paint. Was that still the hot pink paint on the foundation at the back? I believe one of my cousins did that for grandpa (of course, several years ago) around the house and garage. As a side note: I love the picket fence around your chicken run.
Yes! It was the original hot pink :) How fun to hear the story about it! The south side still has it as well. It just has been way too hot to tackle that since it has been in the 100s. I'll paint that strip this Fall. I love the picket fence too.
Reminded me of all the projects I had put on hold for so long. Ill be busy this weekend!
It looks so crisp and fresh now! Don't you love a good paint makeover?!
wow..wow! You did very good job. The house look much difference after home DIY process get done.