Exterior home painting question

49erinnc

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I have vertical wood siding on my home and I plan on repainting it this spring. What would be the best method for a rough textured surface like this? I recently saw someone in my area do similar siding with a paint roller but with all the cracks/seams, it appears this would be a pain to do. And I couldn't imagine doing the entire house with just a brush.

I ask this because Home Depot (online) is selling a Wagner Power Painter on sale for $31.20, down from $78. Would using this be the best way to do home's exterior with wood siding? If so, I'd like to buy this for use after the winter. Or are homes with wood siding normally rolled/brushed?
 

iamwiz82

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Painting wood siding is a miserable job.

I think a roller and good paint will be better than that power painter. That's what I have heard, at least. You want a real paint gun if you are going to do it right.
 

drnickriviera

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If you use an airless sprayer, you must go back and roll it.

I asked the guys at Sherwin Williams why a house I painted started to fail after 2 years. They asked if I backrolled. They said the airless sprayers are just good for getting the paint on there fast. You still have to do some work for a good job.

After that I said to heck with my airless. I rarely use it. Just use a roller with a big nap
 

jupiter57

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Originally posted by: drnickriviera
If you use an airless sprayer, you must go back and roll it.

I asked the guys at Sherwin Williams why a house I painted started to fail after 2 years. They asked if I backrolled. They said the airless sprayers are just good for getting the paint on there fast. You still have to do some work for a good job.

After that I said to heck with my airless. I rarely use it. Just use a roller with a big nap

Yes, use a roller with a 1" or 1 - 1/4" nap. It'll be heavy, but you won't have to dip it as much, and the nap is thick enough to work the paint into the voids.
 

Kelemvor

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Exactly. A roller that's not real flat and smooth is what you need so it can get into all the cracks and crevices.