Exterior Painting Step 7: Brushing and Rolling the House

Venmo @John-Burbidge-3 to buy me a beer for making these free videos. Thx! :) John Burbidge, author of the book "Watching Paint Dry," shows how to paint a house with a brush and roller and get pro results. Visit www.howtopainta... to view a complete series of videos on interior and exterior house painting!

[@khaess4164]

This guy is just fun to watch. Bob Ross of the DIY paint world. :) I am glad I found these videos.

[@Tearoze]

Thank you for explaining and demonstrating how to do the lay on and lay off so well. I’m going to attempt to paint my spare bedroom and your videos were absolutely amazing 👌🏾

[@Daluke61]

Like Jeremy, my house is stucco as well; thanks to Jerry for asking a question I was just about to ask! Thank you John for the answer!! Your videos and the information you're providing's very helpful and will save me several hundred dollars... doing it myself!

[@lolanola0125]

I been painting for 12years and My dad 30years. Nice job , thats how Its done good job

[@HIM146]

Great video! Thanks so much for your hard work and time!

[@howtopaintahouse]

Sure thing, glad you found the video useful!

[@modestotalavera9289]

thank You, this just what I needed to learn how to paint.

[@howtopaintahouse]

Hi Jeremy--glad you like the videos. You are correct that when rolling paint on stucco, it's not necessary to lay it on/lay it off as precisely because the stucco will hide any inconsistencies--usually. Being sort of particular, I like to always try to be as neat as possible no matter what the surface. But stucco is pretty forgiving. Just make sure you use a thick-nap roller and get a lot of paint on there! Thanks for commenting.

[@howtopaintahouse]

Hi--Although oil paint has some good uses, I prefer acrylic for almost all interior and exterior painting. It has much better color retention on the outside of a house, whereas oil tends to fade sooner. Also it's easier to clean up because it's water-based. I do prefer oil primer, however, especially if I need a powerful stainblocker. As for brushes, I judge more by price than brand--anything in the $15 to $20 range will last for years if you keep it clean. Thanks for writing!

[@clacountcl6808]

can I. use standard exterior latex pant on a stellar build that has already been painted

[@howtopaintahouse]

Hi--By far the best solution with non-enclosed soffits is to spray them. It is so much faster and easier. That said, I have brushed/rolled them many times and although it is slow, it is possible. One way to make it a little faster is to roll first, using a thick nap roller (1.25-inch), getting into all the corners and angles as best you can, then go back and brush in the corners later. You can actually get a lot of those angles painted with the roller, so this reduces the amount of brushing.

[@nf325]

What nap roller did you use on the vertical (T1-11?) siding? Loved how it got in the vertical grooves with no need for brushing.

[@nfrazier911]

Great tutorial.

[@rosalynchandler8802]

Microporous paint

[@ConnecticutRealEstateBrokerage]

Hi, great video , we added you to our playlist. Enjoy the holidays! -Steve

[@df56gh4d5h]

Well done sir.

[@drNadine111_MagMine]

Very helpful. Thank you!!!!!

[@BoStErO1905]

Thanks John!

[@hugoamireles2458]

Thank u so much for your help I just painted a trailer and and this video was very helpful 😊

[@994800]

Ugh, those non-enclosed soffits are beyond Painful! Do you know how many angles there are in a soffit and then multiply that by how many sides a house has, in addition to it overall lengths and primer coat! Should have started this project 2 months ago...tick tick tick tick says the weather clock! Thanks for your virtual help, you are a Rock Star!

[@mrbigg7255]

Great video

[@jackpuskar6439]

Those grooves are a pain! I never knew the “lay it off” technique.

[@994800]

Thanks John for the Soffit Tips!!!

[@williammarcy9342]

Great simple explanation. 👍

[@joewalton6056]

Outstanding tutorial, thank you so much (ten years later)...

[@NUTclan4ever]

You rock, man.

[@howtopaintahouse]

Thanks for the comment! It's always nice to hear from experienced painters.

[@jjooeegg1]

Good video

[@rademitrovic7986]

Roof painting

[@mirleeo3080]

im curious to know what color that is. its pretty:)

[@overpolished]

Hi John, What a fantastic series of videos, thank you for putting these together!! I would be interested in how this paint application technique differs with stucco. Still lay on, lay off... or does it not matter due to the rough, varied surface. Thanks for your thoughts!

[@howtopaintahouse]

Kristen, for some reason KZbin won't allow me to reply directly to your question, so I'm answering it here. First of all, you can use an oil primer and latex topcoat in most painting situations. On a deck, however, I wouldn't recommend using a primer, I'd use a solid-color stain (if you want the "painted" look). Some good latex solid-color deck stains are available these days. The reason I prefer not to prime decks is because you really don't want to get any "buildup" of material on a deck--you would prefer to put on one coat of stain, let it wear off (rather than peel off), which makes it easier to re-stain the deck later without having to do much if any scraping. I don't expect to get more than a couple years from deck stain before it starts to wear...usually re-staining is required every few years. Sometimes I touch up the worn spots if they look bad in the meantime, especially in highly visible areas. This can create a little bit of a blotchy look but it's better than bare wood in my opinion, plus it helps keep the wood protected. I hope this helps.

[@ProColorJaxPainters]

Good info....

[@SVU777]

Love you Bro!!!!

[@derekmccabe2790]

hi there great work on those video i been a painter for 25 years i was wondering what is your preference to oil base and acrylic when it comes to use them also wht brushes do you use look forward to seeing your inside stuff keep it up ....

[@bdpatton2]

God bless you

[@richardlomeli9310]

Very informative!!!

[@randallbreen1168]

What about brushing back over your rolls to enhance wood grain aesthetics?

[@Joedoriamusic]

Is it still true rolling/brushing exterior paint lasts the longest (if done correctly of course)? Seems like so many are pushing these sprayer systems and although it's faster (after all the prep that is) it's still not bettering the brush/roller for a lasting paint job.

[@DaruDhillon]

Good observation Joe, people are absolutely pushing sprayers. And those people are paint companies! Why? Because sprayers use more paint than roller/brush and with exteriors you'll be re-painting your home more often. Sprayers increase paint sales. I exclusively paint with rolling/brushing for exteriors because my paint jobs last 15 years before repainting. You will see companies that work exclusively in brush/roller for exteriors and companies that spray. The lifespan of exterior paint finishes has been dramatically reduced due to sprayers. At least that's what I'm seeing. Paint companies that spray say it's the best because it's fast going on but they don't guarantee their work for long. An exterior paint job, depending on substrate and conditions used to last up to to 20 years.

[@dougballou7713]

What size nap cover were you using on T111---1 1/4"?

[@nf325]

Yes, I'd like to know since roller seemed to get paint in siding grooves

[@KarlMcMAn]

Great video. Thanks for the tips

[@bigheadmarkie]

Thank you for posting the video it was very informative! Can I ask you what do you recommend that I wash the gutters and siding on my home with ? My gutters are dirty. I will be painting it with sherwon Williams duration

[@dereckc9469]

what do I do with a stucco house where the stucco goes all the way to the ground to keep from picking up dirt on my roller?

[@raymondhogue1]

My siding is white aluminum would I have to sand it a bit and wash it with light soapy water? Also should I put 2 coats of paint on and what kind semi gloss !? Maybe 🤙

[@candymorse6746]

I'm looking priming the outside before I paint

[@harpoon9996]

Did I miss something; what size nap? Will the 1 1/4 use up more paint, cus paint can be expensive?

[@laweezemorton8884]

what is that sound at 6:14?

[@IIISWILIII]

lol

[@1koa]

you're the man @howtopaintahouse

[@K9_Willett]

Good advice...and reminders.

[@crudeoilhaln1911]

If you have a few brush marks from cutting in that you let dry how is the best way to hide them? Now that I know to keep them wet and do the whole wall

[@hawiianpwr]

Great video thank you.

[@80swasthebestest]

What size nap did you use for the siding? 3/8” for smooth soffit, but what about siding with texture?

[@joewhatsup]

Great video, thanks!

[@marcosacosta6449]

So is the step 2 (Lay it off)considered the second coat? Or would the second coat be seperate? Also with the T11 siding, is it necessary to use 3/4" nap, or can i get away with 3/8"?

[@jimmyescribano8855]

What kind of roll did you use? I will help greatly!!!

[@erikk6604]

What exactly is the difference in technique of laying on versus laying off? When you lay off, you don't put any new paint on your roller or brush? Are you just trying to smooth lines of paint created by the roller's ends? Something else?

[@howtopaintahouse]

+Erik K You are exactly correct. Laying off is for smoothing out the lines and irregularities of putting the paint on, when you were more focused on getting a good coat of paint on. I usually do not put any paint on the roller when laying off UNLESS the paint appears to be drying or setting up at all--then I will do a quick dip in the bucket.

[@millbankbagsusa2037]

Mozart Sonata key of C .... had to play that when i was a kid

[@Tyree_hill]

Can you use an oil primer and then use an acrylic paint stain on top of that in order to stain a deck?

[@colin72]

In my experience, red paint is horrible to work with. What kind of paint are you using? Your red paint looks great. It doesn't look like the paint I have used that needed multiple coats.

[@howtopaintahouse]

It is Benjamin Moore paint. It looks red going on but actually dried into a rich brown with some red tint that comes out in the sunlight.

[@Nicole-is-global]

+howtopaintahouse DARN... I would love to paint my new house this color but only if it looked like this (red) when it dried. I found a color "spiced berry" by Dunn-Edwards. Is their paint good?

[@howtopaintahouse]

I've never used Dunn-Edwards, sorry. This paint actually dried darker, with more brownish red color. See my website, there is a picture of the house when done. Most paint will dry two shades darker than it goes on.

[@stephenholbrook4781]

the lay on and lay off is that for all kinds of painting? Im just going to be doing fences and decks

[@howtopaintahouse]

I think it's always a good practice, because when laying on you can focus on getting a good, substantial coat of paint on, and when laying off you can focus on smooth, even strokes and getting a nice final finish. But for a fence I probably wouldn't worry about it. On a deck I would, because it's really easy to get unsightly "overlap" marks on a deck. See my video on staining a deck.

[@mattplechan2967]

You don't have to primer the wood panel, just paint over?

[@fpdima]

When you do a "lay off" are you putting the roller back into the bucket prior to the "lay off:??? Thanks.

[@sergioknuf]

Will this apply to brick?

[@wardaddy5992]

Do you power wash the home before painting?

[@Low_Pro]

How many coats do you recommend

[@tomclose6643]

what thickness roller for T-11 siding so I get in grooves? 1/2 or 3/4?? thanks

[@c.b.-11]

3/4. I've seen some T1-11 siding with shallow grooves that a 1/2 would do but only a couple. 3/4 sucks but it gets it ✔. BTW get the orange color exterior roller cover as the nap is looser and gets the paint in the grain

[@cristinehoffmann2135]

good video! Good trick on trim side, however the color of the side of the trim should match the trim color as it is part of the trim and not painted the same color as the body as it is not part of the body.

[@aperson1181]

What primer and a caulk do you use?

[@Tstorm-il5ih]

2022. Thanks

[@matt1627]

Great video series. I was wondering how long it took you to brush and roll the siding on the entire house? Thanks in advance!

[@howtopaintahouse]

Hi--I did not brush and roll this entire house because I also wanted to demonstrate the spraying technique. But based on past experiences I'd say it would take three to five days...it really depends on the house, though. Bottom line is if you put your mind to it and keep moving, you can paint a house with a brush and roller in a matter of a few long days. I usually figure about 10 days to paint a good size house by myself, including pressure washing all the way through clean up. Plus or minus a day or two.

[@howtopaintahouse]

+Matthew Dill It can be done in a matter of a few days if you really get after it and work 8 hour days.

[@elcacaro3849]

How would this change for a stucco home?

[@thomaslindsey7685]

How important is surface preparation?

[@LibertyTalkFM]

Surface preparation is everything.

[@babamalachi4741]

😊

[@PatrickHugginsvp]

Dude, you're tha man!!!!

[@neiljohnson5351]

High plains drifter?!

[@Mstrofpup]

10/10

[@davidhood8876]

When you lay off your flicking paint all over the joint, From when the roller leaves the substrate..

[@GeorgiaBoi70]

You have no clue what you're talking about.

[@tacticalant3841]

Ah yes, thanks for not playing the obnoxious music!

[@candymorse6746]

Where is step 3

[@spikep9299]

why not spray???

[@howtopaintahouse]

+SPIKE P See this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4iQZqehaaykqLs

[@blkpik4258]

you can't spray without homeowner permission. you h to do what they told.

[@gmatti3120]

Dat 3/8 is the one

[@vinkobosnyak4463]

Not sure why he is putting a thick coat under the bottom edge of the weatherboards. You want the house to breathe, unless he is going to score it later.

[@cd7848]

I liked the mozart

[@gregnixon1296]

Man, a red house. That's just asking for trouble.

[@joewalton6056]

This guy should be on Wall St telling my bosses to "go to hell"

[@ambassadorpaintingco]

Ever notice how a poor painting detracts from a beautiful home

[@IIISWILIII]

wtf is a sophet?

[@cyndih1993]

Ive read so many places that rolled on must also be back brushed. I really dont want to do that

[@c.b.-11]

They're wrong. No back brushing

[@BurtBowers]

What ever happened to this guy? He has not replied to anyones comments for least two years.

[@stateniland]

want it to look its best.. USE A BRUSH ONLY

[@aperson1181]

how do you brush a wide area, all w/o pausing in the middle and w/o middle stop marks?

[@freddielopez6765]

Seems like this would take too long, would it be better to spray it

[@stevelaporta5791]

In that case, you can watch a video on spraying. Why spend your time watching a video that involves a brush and roller when spraying is your preference. Why do folks want to interject their own biases?

[@freddielopez6765]

@@stevelaporta5791 i guess its ok to roll it. Im just saying it looks like to much physical work and takes too long. If you spray it you would be done in 10 minutes. Time is money baby.

[@rsgerman4061]

I can't paint for shit

[@hamshank8892]

that's a ugly house

[@jmack20007]

says a man named, ... ham shank

[@rickyrickharris4908]

What would you charge just for that side ?