Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures: How to Prepare Your House for Painting

By Mac Wentz
Repairing and preparing wood for longer-lasting paint. Read an overview on how to prepare your house for painting.
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How to Prepare Your House for Painting-Wood Close to the Ground
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Wood Close to the Ground
1. Scrape away all the paint within 16 in. of the concrete. Scrapers with replaceable carbide blades work best. Also dig any old caulk out of joints.
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