Painting a house ALONE! Caulking The Exterior.

[@sarabirch661]

I never thought of wearing gloves to caulk! What a great idea. Thanks

[@Idahopainter]

Your welcome 👍

[@918scott]

I have been told that I caulk too much but the results are stellar!

[@matthewvannoy7102]

Thanks Chris your videos are great , I really appreciate the pride that you take in your prep work ,I work by myself and when I paint a house I want it to stand out and be the best looking house on that street ,it's really great to see another painter that cares about putting their very best into their job, take care and God Bless

[@chasestout7491]

About to do my first whole home exterior, I’m taking all of your great advice in! Very helpful video

[@Idahopainter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@WillReadman]

I’m literally rewatching this before I go prep an outdoor restoration for a client for paint. As a former educator - thanks for the instruction Chris!

[@michaelshaw5481]

Dude I'm an experienced painter I WOULD RATHER WATCH YOUR VIDS THAN TV..........LEGIT .....I DO BELIEVE YOU REPLACE BOB VILA ALLLLLLLL DAY

[@saywhat578]

When caulking the nail heads.... Use a putty knife and go against the grain of the wood so it will leave the grain In the caulked spot, wipe the edges smooth. Looks better than the messy finger wipe. And while we're on caulking... Why in the heck don't you use a good grade caulk like Vulkem ( Urethane base) or OSI ( oil base ) for the bigger gaps for better results, instead of backer rod and latex/acrylic caulk that doesn't have a good grab or elasticity. The caulk I mentioned above not only has a flex rate up to 1/4 " but when you run a clean bead (not fingering the caulk) it looks phenomenal! Also some of the caulk I mentioned has texture in it so when caulking on the surface you have less flashing because of that texture.

[@duaneafields]

you are right on. I am DONE with any white lighting. And the "siliconized " products are bad. osi is the best I've used, it's sometimes hard to paint over, but comes in colors.

[@donttrackmebro6164]

@@duaneafields I have heard that it's harder to work? Would like to see a demo.

[@jimyounger9490]

As a house builder , I prefer caulking around openings. Can leave bottom open to let out any water. Just my two cents. Nice work. Prep work is the hardest part.

[@sparksmcgee6641]

Yep. Corner and window are required by the siding and window companies. That's where water goes in. Is exits the bottom of each piece of the horizontal siding.

[@andreah6379]

You are invaluable! Your advice & demos are so educational. As a female and living alone, I need this info so badly. My house is in Reno and front of house faces the strongest negative elements: snow, rain, very high winds, and brutal sun. I now need a pro House painter and you're teaching me what I've been doing wrong and right, in the meantime. Thank you, sooooo much!

[@David-zl7yw]

Thank you Chris for your videos! I was able to complete the exterior painting of my home like a seasoned pro! Keep up the great work 👍

[@atomthegreat541]

great video dude I send this to people that I'm trying to train so they can kind of get an edge on what is to be expected when I put them to work, cuz some people it just clicks and I don't have to spend a shitload of time with them

[@arbalc]

Thanks because everything I ever learned about painting I learned from KZbin and people like you.

[@jmango5370]

Same here man! Been solo painting for 6 years now. These videos helped me so much when I first started my business.

[@dolfinwriter5389]

That's uncalled for

[@mrnoob6471]

Thank you for your honesty. I wish they had more contractor's that took pride in their work. The knowledge is very useful for me. After watching your video's, I noticed my siding around my one year home was not seal correctly. Thanks again

[@Idahopainter]

Thank you for watching and sharing🤙

[@100fredkrueger]

I am painting my 1900 square foot home this weekend. I am using sherwin Williams everlast paint in dark blue. I am using a Graco X5 airless sprayer for the first time. I caulked a bunch last weekend but I didn’t do everything that you would. I just don’t have the patience to do it. Lol. But I got most of the stuff that really needed it. My wife will be helping. I am power washing tonight and then masking tomorrow and then we will start painting Saturday. The weather has been great here in Oklahoma and now it’s gonna be in the upper 80’s to low 90’s this weekend with wind gusts up to 16! It was supposed to be zero wind and cool but they changed it. Hopefully I don’t run into any issues and we can finish this weekend. Thanks for all the help you provide. I wouldn’t have had the first clue about what to due without your help.

[@cenkaetaya]

Its interesting to see the finesse of your motions. Its clear you have done all this many times and your hands know exactly what to do in each situation.

[@american236]

He knows how to handle his CAULK

[@ScottAnders62]

Great video, Chris! I'm looking forward to the rest of this series. I do a lot of solo painting, too, and your tips have helped me a lot over the past couple of years.

[@plmpmerkz423]

I use gloves but I cut the tip off the middle finger.

[@giamakesmesmile]

Excellent all the way around, dear Sir. You and your crew excel beyond. Thank you with all my heart 💫💙

[@Idahopainter]

Thank you👍

[@tetter4455]

Thanks so much for the videos, Chris. I'm painting my house by myself this summer to save on money I don't have. I have so much more confidence in what I'm doing because of your videos. I feel more like an apprentice painter than just some DIY weekend warrior. Can't wait till your next video in this series.

[@rickiehamilton2010]

Great

[@Dk_10_10]

How did it turn out? I’m about to start prepping mine

[@tetter4455]

@@Dk_10_10 it’s great. It’s a lot to take in if doing all this the first time. Especially if you have a bigger house with two plus stories. (My last house was tiny). But now it’s over next time will be much quicker.

[@migueljackson7487]

I’m painting houses alone to make money😈😈

[@sparksmcgee6641]

Yes you do caulk the corner and sround windows. On horizontal siding you leave the bottom of the piece of siding for water to exit. You get intrusions on the vertical seems.

[@Idahopainter]

Good to hear

[@andreasthayer]

Dude, great posture, great info, solid video!! The caulk job looks good too.

[@maplenook]

Wagner sander paint eater. Door jams. 5” ecasand. 80. Gloves. What kind? 2 edge knife. Linbide scraper Sand with sanding sponge Xim bond or prime rx from Sherwin Tile sponge Respirator for sanding

[@Idahopainter]

They are at paintlifesupply.com

[@Idahopainter]

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[@KeveryKat]

Wow best exterior paint video! Thanks so much!

[@justinah7400]

How smooth is your caulk with those gloves? I'm guessing you don't use those for interior woodwork.

[@randyziegler9317]

Great step by step video

[@derekguenther1481]

Thanks for the great information. It’s a huge help! I wish I would have watched your videos before I started painting my house!

[@louisl4221]

thank you so much for the incredible content! very thorough and well explained. it made me chuckle a bit when you were explaining how one calk gun was harder to squeeze as you were holding it up with your 20" biceps lol

[@chrisjansen645]

Love it. Here in Aus we use a bucket of water and a damp cloth to get level 5 caulking lines and surface cleanliness, maybe you do this in USA too? Or our caulks are of a different consistency.

[@Ollie-Chazz]

@@chrisjansen645 same here! Keep wet hands all the time lol wet rag or sponge and big bucket of water 🤣

[@thatsk6183]

Caulking is okay but if you're filling nail holes I would recommend exterior speckle. Caulking shrinks back and you will be left with divots once it drys. Found out the hard way.

[@bignickenergy723]

@@thatsk6183 that's absolutely right. I've used plastic wood.

[@dawnaprenne2778]

' But it is God who establishes us together with you in Christ and who anointed us, who also SEALED us and gave us the Spirit in our hearts as a down payment.' Love it! Thank you for your great instruction

[@UniversalPainter]

That caulking gun is my favorite!

[@jamesculp3622]

It would help if the number sequence was in the title. As this is #2. I'm not getting to the right videos in order. Thanks for sharing, I appreciate this information. Could I ask "Would you ever put down two or more coats of paint on a house"?

[@WesProphecy2032]

My prep: Scrape all loose paint with a small paint scraper while listening to tunes with my Bluetooth ear muffs on. Replace any rotten lowers with the same siding (usually 12 inch rips). Hammer in all protruding nails, caulk then wipe/scrub all surfaces with a large sponge using bleach/water solution, rinse, let dry then check for new loose paint. Use primer letting it dry over night. Then paint using a quality paint.

[@Idahopainter]

Good tips

[@chandracox6814]

Ive got cement board siding. The butt joints are caulked but i thought they werent supposed to be. One of the caulking portion is coming off and there isn't a metal flashing card behind it. My house is a new build. I thought the flashing card was required and caulking was not on cement board siding for all butt joints. Help! My house is jnder warranty still. Should i have my contraftor come back and fix it? It would require him to replace all siding.

[@Idahopainter]

They are suppose to be

[@Andr1019_]

Hey there, is that caulking (big stretch) waterproof?

[@kevinle8667]

Very big Help, Thank You!

[@MrOrangeonion]

Watched it all, enjoyed it, Good video content.

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks Orange

[@ivettesantana4319]

will the painting process also apply to vinyl siding? How long to dry between cleaning house, caulking and painting

[@candicejohnson4189]

34:11 So glad to have seen your videos. I’ve been refurbishing my house alone. I do have some experience as a painters helper just for a few jobs. I appreciate the fact you are to the point & you repeat yourself. The lesson is fully understood. Thank you! 😊

[@MichaelBlast]

Do you have any videos covering caulking ?

[@SoCalRhetor]

Very helpful tutorial and great video. Thanks for sharing!

[@vicz8899]

Never used white lightening caulk. Sascho products are more favorite caulk. Big stretch is amazing and seems to go on and on without drying out and cracking. For areas where I need the most waterproof as possible, lexel is the go to. But not as easy to tool out as the big stretch.

[@johnhuggins5021]

As a general rule do you prefer to caulk all around the house first? Or should you power wash first to knock off as much dirt/dust from as many surfaces as possible to include around vents, behind facia boards and windows where you caulk a lot? Thanks for any feedback.

[@brandonbdl]

Generally, pressure washing is my first stelo

[@igamaliel]

thank you very much for your useful tips and advices

[@lestalkmorebasss]

Caulking to avoid pooling water…. yep absolutely 👍🏻

[@chadcowie7715]

Gun show Chris! Great vid

[@Mav...]

Impressive prep work. - Should we spray the walls with water if not a power wash first? Thanks for the video.

[@Idahopainter]

Always recommended to clean

[@gonzalezprestige1498]

Hahahahaha.. man you was just going Christopher Columbus on that House.. exploring and looking as hard as you could.. good job man.. I love watching your videos..

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks 👍

[@atomthegreat541]

when I know I have some caulking to do I wear my caulking painter pants LOL they look like a alligators back hahaha I've been doing this for 17 years and the pants that I use are like four or five years old!

[@larrysimmons6082]

I would like to see a video where the house is a stucko and the Fisher boards are covered with aluminum but the under the roof ..can't think of the name is .but it's wood ..I would like to know w hat kind of caulking to use for the wood and stucko. And iam pilling off the top layer of Crack paint that on the stucko wall of the house

[@94blockmarauders07]

Is better then the allex dap or plus one from homedepot, doesn't shrink when it dries out

[@avalosound]

What do you do about scrapped/flaking paint fallen around the property?

[@AdditiveAvery]

Awesome video, thanks for sharing your trade!

[@GraigoryLonergan]

Great videos and information! Thank you!

[@Idahopainter]

Glad to help Graigory

[@pauljimenez4026]

I like working by myself

[@netwt449]

Mr. Chris, you mention expansion and contraction on this artificial fascia, but what about real wood… would you refrain from caulking joining areas on wood also? Thx for these videos! I’m getting prepared! because of your info THX!

[@Jesus-eb8yk]

I’m a painter I really like this vídeo want to see part 2 . Not sure why there are disliked..

[@armbadmin]

Be sensible with carbide scrapers , overzealous handling will take of good bases as well

[@MrColdwatercanyon]

What about a wet rag back wipe ?

[@skymedic48]

That's what i do, i think it looks a little better. Takes the ridge edge off

[@_SYDNA_]

Ditto, ditto, ditto on new guys caulking around the entryway. The only thing worse is a new guy, young guy, who's also a relative so you're cautious about giving guidance. : ) Seriously though, this is especially true with the newer, more dynamic, flexing caulks that protect you from splitting. These caulks are great, but they skin over into a rubbery texture that is very hard to sand off and redo. The skin tends to coagulate faster into a granular texture that doesn't smooth well. Hot weather, hot storage amplifies these qualities. Lastly, because of it's flex, it's not as good for smoothing over glops with vinyl or other fillers, unless it's touching a short run of siding that won't move. When you sell that house the entry experience sets the tone. When you wife has friends over to see the new wallpaper, same thing.

[@New-Breed-Drywall-And-Paint]

Hey Chris , quick question . I recently got slow with work so I went to help another painter . He was using the sherwin Williams spackle to float all the areas where the wood chipped back after we scrapped . I didn’t say nothing cause it’s not my job and I didn’t want to be “ that guy “ but I felt like it was just for sure going to fail not to mention he was priming the bare spots with latex primer before we applied the spackle and then sealed it with a latex paint close to the color we were going to use . Was I wrong Thinking it was going to fail ? Will it hold up ? It was a lot of spackle almost floating full boards at times . I felt when that wood expands and shrinks that spackle will not do the same and fail .

[@jenny_avocado]

This is amazing. So thorough. Thank you. Question: We have our painters coming tomorrow just before a 5 day rain set. Can prep work be done the morning of a rain day, if they have a small few hour window before the rains come that day? Or will this cause improper caulk adherence to the surface?

[@Idahopainter]

Not a good idea

[@0ptimal]

Yea man big pet peeve is when you're still in the process of prepping or even just not done w the job yet and someone comes up and points out something you haven't gotten to yet, like you missed it lol. I spend a day or two at the end just walking around the house over and over looking for anything I missed or can improve, so very little gets by me, and it is a bit irritating when they think you're not seeing something. It's like you mowing the grass and in the middle someone comes and points out the section of yard you've yet to mow, saying "you missed some" lmao.

[@davedavis3963]

Good stuff Chris, thanks for the informative videos

[@LastCastLie]

Hi Chris, thank you so much for everything you do. You are my go to painters when ever I take on a painting project inside and out. We'll it's that time again when I have to paint the outside of the house. We live in California in a manufactured house with siding where the panels meet side by side. So the house likes to shift with weather conditions and the caulk where the siding meets separates. I'm sure I used the wrong kind of caulk. Can you recommend a good caulk that is for this type that's stretches? Thanks again for your time!

[@chandracox6814]

Expandable silicone caulk that's paintable.

[@thomasarchibold6678]

I have an older house, built in 1953, with painted cedar shakes. Many of the shakes have gaps that run vertically between two adjacent shakes. This looks bad and probably isn't good in terms of water getting in and behind the siding. Should I caulk these gaps before painting? You talked about the siding needing to expand and contract and dry out.

[@RealNickATX]

@@thomasarchibold6678 what you end up doing ?

[@thomasarchibold6678]

@@RealNickATX Only caulking a few of the widest gaps - leaving the rest alone.

[@brianhaney6984]

If you to flash the top of window It’s much better. Caulking breaks down in five years unless you use quad which it’s hard to work with

[@MrCubansurfer]

This guy is a true pro. He obviously takes pride on his craft. As a builder, I wish more painters followed ALL of his painting steps but unfortunately, they don’t.

[@Idahopainter]

As 👊

[@hotdogs5265]

Great info. Thank you.

[@dcole7092]

Good video, Chris. What are the circumstances when you should remove old caulk before installing new caulk.?

[@Idahopainter]

If is loose or not attached

[@jeffbidniy6552]

Any tips on if there are some areas with small cracks in caulking? Remove it all and replace, or are there some pro tips/tricks?

[@Gemechukolbi]

Hi mr:-can we use silicone for caulking rather than gypsum powder on plastered house

[@B1gHagar]

I'm looking at building a house near the gulf coast of Texas and everybody is saying Hardie Plank. It that the best siding? You've seen all kinds of home siding and how they wear. What would you recommend and why?

[@Adunca37]

Yes hardie plank is the best!

[@100fredkrueger]

I have hardie and I live in central Oklahoma. Mine is about 13 years old. It was painted by a painter not from hardie themselves. It has faded and many of the pieces have broken due to water hitting them. If you could I would suggest using brick or stone around the bottom. Otherwise I like the siding very well.

[@stellijer]

Do you have a video about cleaning and prepping dirty / greasy old paint which is otherwise in decent shape?

[@nateburnett5134]

How many coats of paint do you suggest on an exterior like this or on vinyl siding? Thanks!

[@Idahopainter]

One overlapping 50%

[@100fredkrueger]

I am painting my hardie fiber cement siding this weekend. I am using sherwin Williams everlast paint from Lowe’s. My house is currently painted yellow. I am using “anchors away” which is a dark blue. Hopefully I can use the one coat with the 50% pass. It’s guaranteed one coat coverage and contains primer also. It was $220 for 5 gallons. Hopefully it will work great. I am spraying with a graco X5 magnum.

[@mikedee4123]

Im from pittsburgh and i paint in the suburbs all around the city i wish we had composite sidiing thats fairly low. We got alot of 3 to 4 story cedar sided houses just peeling and bubbling coming of in sheets. People love natural wood but the maintenance is not impoortant. I turn down jobs laike that alot

[@mariapaulahenriquez7425]

Hi, thanks for your video, but why you don’t use rag for clean the caulking? I know is wood and exterior.

[@sharronchop4906]

Chris, After scraping I have found some areas that feel wet and are a little soft. It is cedar siding. I was thinking of using a wood hardner, what do you recommend.

[@diehardfan173]

I’m curious your opinion for Farrow and Ball Paint for interior usage.

[@NorthWoodsCountryBoy]

Very helpful video, thanks! Question: If the exterior of the house is really dirty, do you recommend pressure washing it before caulking and prepping it for painting?

[@jarroyomaranata]

What gloves you use and how do you remove the caulk from glove? Or are they disposable?

[@school6023]

Do you know any contact painters in Las Vegas that you can recommend?

[@Andrew-st7kd]

Thanks for the informative video. Dude loves to say caulk.

[@Idahopainter]

Caulk

[@maplenook]

The water damaged boards might be replaced?

[@scottdieboldsr.3594]

I’ve got a wood clad ranch that has a lot peeling paint do I have to physically scrap off by hand or can I just pressure washer it off?

[@Trent52]

im painting my hardie siding. My caulk is attached firmly on the siding but certain places in the caulk are cracked. Can i just caulk over or do you think i should replace it with new?

[@lexandersantana8089]

my mans gettting swol af again. good work on the exterior, i do the exact same process

[@brcleaningcompany2566]

Is the 100% caulking vs not something you have to suggest or educate most clients on? Or is that a decision you make yourself as a painter and send em a bill? I just started working for a small painting company and they Mickey Mouse a lot of stuff, i want to do things right on my end. First thing they do is caulk around all the windows and the siding and trim

[@CaliMaxe]

I'd like to know too

[@cameronp5728]

Anyone else notice his gun his squeaky clean and gloves are covered in caulk? impressive lol

[@mariodiaz8692]

For Exterior do you also paint the Garage door opener

[@socal1772]

what o you mean paint it regularly ? touch ups? repairs? or paint the house every what years??

[@maplenook]

How often should homes in southern Idaho be painted? I just bought a home that hasn’t been painted since 1994.

[@aaragon6866]

Like your videos! What trim paint do you recommend that last?

[@ghrohrs2025]

As a novice observer, I'm wondering "if caulking joints creates issues with defining edges when you finally paint?" Caulking seems to blend sharp edges into one, fluid seam. How do you approach a soft seam between two, distinct colors? Don't you worry about caulk beads affecting the final color? Painting a caulked surface is a lot different than painting a primed, wood surface, right? Caulking also is time consuming and raises the potential for not caulking everything uniformly. You may forget to caulk a window top seam or didn't do one side exactly like the other side of a house. I'd love to see the ugliness of really having repairs in the prep stages. I'm talking like rotted, exterior corners under eaves or on visible areas that have been compromised by water or sun damage. Hundred year old homes must be very challenging and expensive for painters that don't estimate properly. Sorry, just so many details I'm curious about. At least you'll never run out of new topics for videos.

[@Idahopainter]

It does not affect the color

[@nmsidewinder]

I watch your videos all the time, thanks for making them. I'm 71 years old and I am about to " try " and paint my single story desert home. I'm on a limit income. The reason I am painting it is because you can't find anyone that wants to work in this town. Well, that is unless you have Big $$ and a BIG job for them to do. I just bought a Graco Mangnum Prox 17 airless spray painter. I'm not in the best of health, but a man's gotta do what a man's gotta go right? I guess my biggest question is: Can you spray paint a house, sections at a time. Like one side and then another even though you may not be able to paint the whole thing at one time. I know you are a pro and a lot younger and you can probably knock out a house in 1 or may 2 days after doing all the prep work. I have a pressure washer and all the tools. I just need to pace myself, can that be done? Thanks for making the videos. :o)

[@huddy681]

I'm currently an apprentice painter, so I may not be fully qualified to answer this question. however, you can do sections at a time as long as the is a stopping point. the stopping point must be like the end of a wall or something not in the middle cause you will get a shut mark ( a visible starting and stopping point) in the paint. hope this helps

[@nmsidewinder]

Thanks for the information, it helped a lot. I'm still waiting to get started on painting the house. We've had 65mph winds, and rain not to mention I had to put painting the house on hold because I had to get on the roof and replace blown off shingles. lol You never know what the weather is going to do down here In Dogpatch. Thanks again for the reply. :o)

[@zacfitzpatrick8077]

When you caulk holes like that it shows and looks ugly as you can’t sand it. In Australia we only use caulking for gaps, not holes. For holes we use a filler, either pre mixed or powered you add water and mix yourself, you can sand these fillers. No one would let us get away with caulking holes like that lol.

[@NavenPheng]

Do I have to wash the siding/ house before paint or all I have to do is caulk the imperfection

[@cookinitmax]

Hey how much do you charge for a full 2 story 3000 square foot house if you don't mind me asking. I know I know every house is different I'm talking full blown out caulking sanding of eves everything you would do to your home.

[@johngonzalez586]

How much would you typically charge for a job this big?

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

So what can someone do that's trying to paint trim using a pole to reach a high spot? Also what is wrapped around the lights next to the garage in this video? Looks all crumpled up. That's a good cover.

[@Idahopainter]

Gooseneck brush

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

@@Idahopainter Yes 👍 I got one months ago. Marvelous invention! Makes adjusting the brush angle quick n' easy. Looks like they're sold out.

[@matthewsalvador9783]

Does this brand of caulking change to clear when dries fully or does it stay white ?

[@Idahopainter]

Clear

[@mayshomesteadchronicles]

What kind of caulk would you recommend using for board and batten exterior trim before painting?

[@Idahopainter]

Big Stretch

[@mayshomesteadchronicles]

@@Idahopainterthank you and God bless in Jesus’ name