Is it that hard to paint a house. I mean it costs like thousands. Can one do a proffessional job himself?

Question

If you buy some basic brush and equipment, will it look professional if you practice on wood and look online on how to paint?

Answer 1

YES, you CAN paint your own home -- outside or inside without having to resort to a professional painter.

I did it, and I am a single (female) homeowner -- half century old, did my own trim and everything else -- including making sure that the windows did not ever get any drips (Try getting that precise with a contractor!)

So research the paint you need for what you want to do with it, and look at your local hardware store (Lowes and Home Depots both have DIY courses weekly, just check the schedule -- some local companies do this too). Then look at the colors you want, and select.

Remember, this WILL Take some time to do things correctly the 1st time, and it will require MORE than one coat of paint to really do the job. Plus, you will have to make sure your surfaces are clean BEFORE you start -- so don't cut out any steps thinking it will not affect the end result -- because it does (and I remember the sloppy stuff my ex did -- smart mouth was NEVER as good at home maintenance as I was).

Answer 2

It is not that bad to paint a house. It is important to get good paint and remove most of the old paint. You don't want the chips to start peeling off a year later. You can rent a power washer and they have like a little whirlly gig attachment that you can put on the end in place of the nozzle. You may be able to get it off with with a fan shaped spray too. Make sure you let the house dry for a couple of days before you paint. If you have a good enough air compressor you can use an air sander. I have used both the DA and the orbital. With that though you need a compressor that will keep up with a good sander. The compressed air will remove a lot of chip. You can buy a good gas operated power washer for $600, You can use it for you house and then wash it on lesser pressures as needed. You can also have it for your vehicle and mowers, etc. Remember to buy good paint though and good brushes.

Answer 3

You can paint a house by yourself.. are we talking interior, or exterior?
Have you gotten an estimate? might be a good idea.
You also have to look at the shape the current coat of paint is in, ie, is it chipping, peeling, and stuff like that... is the surface you are painting in good shape?
These are the things you have to take into account..
You can't just start slapping on paint, nor learn it on the net..
well, some of it you can, but, like I said, check the items above before you start painting.

Answer 4

You can do it your self. 1st pressure wash to remove dirt and loose paint then scrape any problem areas and repair any damaged boards(small holes or damaged areas can be fixed with an excellent product called mh patch) then caulk all cracks. apply fist coat to any bare wood ( if using a high quality paint it will be self priming so that wont be needed) this will prevent flashing or a difference in paint sheen. Then your ready for the finish coat. remember prep work is 80% of painting so don't rush through it it will be worth the trouble in the end. I only use sherwinn williams paints. duration is excellant exterior paint, it's a little expensive but remember paint is cheaper then labor. cheaper paints = more coats and less durability.

Answer 5

Sure you could. Remember to use bold strokes, don't be timid. Plus in painting something as large as a house, you will get better at it the more you do. When you are done you can go over the parts you did first and touch them up. I think the big thing is to finish the job once started!

Good Luck!

Answer 6

You know when you drive by a house and only half or two-thirds of the front is done...and it stays that way for months? Those homes belong to people who wondered, "How hard could it be to paint a house?"

But then, maybe it's cheaper to hire someone to paint 7/8 of a house than a full house!

Answer 7

It is not that hard, the weather needs to be right. Not real humid,because it will not dry correctly. The right paint is very important. Most people will not use a semi gloss but I have and it works great for water repellent and it keeps its sheen. A brush works best as far as accuracy but a sprayer works good for a quicker job. Just take your time and primer it first if you need to, if it needs it. Good luck

Answer 8

I paint my house once a summer. It's easy. As long as you have the proper tools anybody can do it. The big factor is to make sure you have the time to spare. This isn't a weekend job.

Answer 9

you need to take care and clean all the loose paint off and ask a few people tohelp and yes it can look as good
But you hate the windows they seem to be a pain

Answer 10

Absolutely, just take your time and don't forget the trim. You can spray, roll or brush. I mask my windows, one side at a time, cover with newspaper and spray. Then mask the glass and brush the trim.