Peeling paint on your house is a common problem. Moisture trapped under the surface of your paint can cause large portions to bubble and flake, especially around windows or trimming. A chunk of paint falling off your house gives it a shabby and poorly maintained appearance. It also puts your foundation at risk for further damage. The process of scraping and removing peeling paint is not complicated. Learn correct and repair the exterior of your house when the paint starts to fall.
Instructions
1. Use a flexible putty knife to pop off loose edges and any bubbling paint.
2. Scrape the area thoroughly with the carbide scraper to remove any remaining loose paint.
3. Sand the scraped wood to remove all weathering and feather painted into unpainted areas.
4. Scrape away old caulk with the putty knife. Work both sides of the crack until you loosen all the material and reach solid wood.
5. Sand the bare wood around the crack.
6. Prime the wood and sand the prime into the crack to seal it.
7. Lay on a bead of caulk to any cracks. Smooth the caulk out with your finger.
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