Exterior Painting Checklist
Use this as a conversation and preparation aid. The selected coating system’s current technical and safety information controls exact steps.
- Inspect substrate, chalking, peeling and moisture.
- Watch weather, surface temperature, sun and wind.
- Clean, scrape, sand and repair before coating.
- Prime exposed or repaired areas as the system requires.
- Plan access, masking and dust control.
- Use exterior coating for the actual substrate.
- Keep a maintenance record and leftover color information.