House Paint Project

[Hummer]

I've been slowly chipping away at painting one side of my house in hopes of finishing the most exposed/faded side before the weather gets too cold to paint. After today, I'm down to the last 20 feet or so. The difference is remarkable. I'm not changing colors. The original paint (applied in 2008) was just THAT faded.

Much respect for those who earn their living doing manual labor.

It looks like you're doing good prep work which is fundamental to getting a smooth, long lasting finish. It takes patience and perseverance, and not cutting corners. An important consideration for the homeowner is to not wait until the siding has deteriorated before repainting. If that happens, the problems compound and each subsequent repaint wont last as long. Also, most paints specify a second coat to get enough dry film thickness for the paint to hold up. A quality paint on a good surface can last 20 years on many exposures.