Beth – The Practical House Painting Guide

My paint is peeling to the bare drywall!

April 9, 2011

My bedroom paint is peeling off all the way down to the bare drywall and joint compound?? I had this home built in 1996, could it be that room was not primed first? And how can I even it out between the coats of paint and the bare drywall? I’m

Painting An Exterior Door

August 2, 2009

I have recently installed a unfinished maple door. I’d like to paint it. Should I prime it first? Also, would latex or oil be more durable?

How can I repair siding (dog chewed) before painting?

July 25, 2009

My lab puppy chewed on my siding. It isn’t a huge area only about 3 inches wide. Can this be repaired before painting? Thanks.

Do I caulk any existing cracks on the exterior before painting?

July 25, 2009

I don’t have major cracks (some are due to settling I guess). Some people say yes to caulking any cracks but I have also heard that caulking doesn’t allow the house to move/shift due to weather and will cause bigger problems down the road. Thanks.