It’s summertime, which means time to sit on the porch. Get your porch renovated/ painted by Residential painters in Mississauga or at least maintained for this summer. Painting is an effective way to improve the curb appeal and beauty of the porch. Let’s look at some pro tips.
How to paint a porch
Here, we are sharing step by step ways to paint the poach like a pro.
• Prepare the porch
Before painting is done by Residential painters in Mississauga, make sure that your porch is ready. First, empty the porch and cover up the area around the porch. Now, prepare the surface, cleaning thoroughly with the help of a hose or pressure washer. Take extra care of the wooden porch.
If the surface is made of concrete, use mild detergent and water to wash it out. If it is already painted, use a mixture of water and trisodium phosphate (TSP) to clean it. Rinse off the dirt and let it dry for 24 hours.
• Etch concrete porches
Painting Contractors Toronto use a solution of 5-10 percent muriatic acid and water to etch the surface of the porch. It will help the paint and primer to adhere to the concrete.
• Mix the muriatic acid in the water
• Scrub the surface using a stiff-bristle brush
• Wait for the solution to stop bubbling
• Rinse it off with clear water
If the surface doesn’t dry up in three hours, rinse it again. Once dried, vacuum up the left powder. Let the surface dry completely.
• Use primer
Once done with cleaning and prepping, move towards applying. If it is a wood porch, apply two coats of primer. Start from corners with the help of a brush and move towards the middle using a roller on an extension pole. Let it dry and then apply the second coat. In a concrete porch, apply only one coat. Repeat the same process illustrated above.
• Start painting
Now, it’s time to start with paints. Painting Contractors Toronto use paint specifically made for floors that will last for an along. Use urethane for a high-gloss finish. For a non-slip finish, latex would be better. An oil-based epoxy lasts for longer.
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