Touch Up Exterior Paint

Why It Matters

Exposed wood rots quickly. Touching up paint where it is peeling protects the wood underneath and delays costly full repainting.

Quick Guide

1. 1

   Gather your tools and materials

   You'll need: Scraper, Sandpaper, Paintbrush, Ladder. Materials required: Exterior primer, Exterior paint.

2. 2

   Perform the touch up exterior paint

   Scrape, prime, and repaint peeling or chipped areas on trim, doors, and siding before moisture gets behind the paint. Safety note: Use caution on ladders.

3. 3

   Verify and clean up

   Check that the work was completed correctly and clean up your workspace. If multi-story painting or if lead paint is suspected, consider calling a professional.

Tools & Materials