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Painting
exterior walls
The Golden rule when working
off ladders or scaffolding is safety first.
Make sure that you complete the painting of soffitts,
fascias and guttering before you start the walls.
Paint walls in designated sections if you cane. an apex
above a window, a section between two windows or between
wall edge and window/door).
If the walls are of a fairly rough surface consider using
roller to make the job easier.
If you are right-handed, then work from right to left in
as far as you can do comfortably. This way you won't be
working across yourself, especially when working off a
ladder.
Work from the top downwards; completing areas within
natural breaks. e.g. between two windows or between a
window and a down pipe.
It is wise to cover up bushes, flowerbeds and the lawn
with dust-sheets.
Always use a pothook when you up a ladder; secure it
firmly on the side of the ladder and attach your paint
container. DO NOT hold the paint container in one hand and
the paint brush in the other.
When using a roller on the walls, cut in one area at a
time; roll and move on to the next area.
Use an extension pole on the roller so that you can reach
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