Exterior painting - things to ask a pro?


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Exterior painting - things to ask a pro?

We're getting a painter to paint our house. We were considering a guy who said he'd use flat Sherwin Williams paint. He didn't say what level / line he'd use.

My wife is getting cold feet with this guy - she heard flat isn't good for long term (satin is better?) and she knows the neightbor that used to do our painting but retired always used Benjamin Moore Aura, She doesn't know Sherwin Williams.

Thoughts on sheen you'd go with? Brand? What line in that brand?

When paying someone to paint the exterior, what other things would indicate a good painter?

roller? brush? spray? (it's pre-painted light yellow cedar shake siding going to a light grey)

1 coat?
2 coat?
primer needed (last paint job was 8 years ago and I've peeled some paint off down to the siding in some spots. Other spots, the paint is intact.

Anything else to look for / tip offs that they are good / not so good?

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Old 06-08-20, 01:42 AM
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As with any paint, the quality of the paint is the first thing to be considered, Cost of labor is the same regardless but the better paint will cover better and last longer.

Everybody sells different grades of paint so you just need to do some homework.

Cleanliness is key, removing anything peeling and primed, good caulk.

Two coats, anybody says they can do it in one, send them packing.
 
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Duration is SWP's top line coating with SuperPaint one step below. I usually use SuperPaint [with good results]

Prep is very important! All loose paint needs to be scraped off [sanding is optional and costs more] If the existing paint is chalky it need to be washed off. Primer is normally only needed where there is raw wood. Spraying is fine provided the overspray can be contained. Sprayed paint should be back rolled [or brushed] to work it into the substrate. 2 coats of finish is better than 1 but a lot depends on the budget and how the new color is expected to cover the old.
 
 

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