The exposure to the sun's heat, rain, and temperature changes due to weather inevitably cause damage to the exterior walls of a house, such as cracks and rapidly fading wall colors.
Therefore, as a homeowner, you certainly need the right exterior paint to protect the outer walls of your house from the sun's heat and at the same time cover hairline cracks.
If you are currently looking to repaint the faded exterior walls of your house, you should pay attention to the following tips to get maximum results.
1. Clean the walls
Before painting, make sure the wall surface is clean. You can scrub the wall surface with coarse sandpaper or a brush while rinsing with clean water.
Then dry with a clean cloth.
Ensure the wall surface is not damp.
When measured with a protimeter (moisture content meter), the result should be below 18%.
As for the alkali content, it should show a pH of 7 to 9.
2. Repair damage
First, repair the damaged parts. For example, fill holes in the wall with Lenkote Wall Putty.
3. Painting time
Paint the walls when the weather is clear and the walls are dry. Additionally, the walls should not be directly exposed to sunlight.
4. Avoid using putty
The use of putty will only cause damage to the walls, such as peeling paint. Moreover, the paint color will look patchy or the appearance will be less attractive.
5. Brush
Use a brush with nylon or polyester bristles.
6. Paint choice
There are various brands of wall paint that you can easily buy in marketplaces. However, the first thing to consider, besides the color, is the quality provided.
For example, Sunguard All-in-One is a high-quality exterior wall paint using 100% superior acrylic materials specifically formulated without lead and mercury for exterior wall surfaces against extreme weather in Indonesia for up to 15 years.
The special formulation of Sunguard All-in-One can make room temperatures up to 5 degrees Celsius cooler and colors do not fade easily due to its excellent UV protection.
Sunguard All-in-One has an elastic layer that can perfectly cover hairline cracks and dirt does not easily stick due to its self-cleaning technology, keeping walls clean, free from mold and mildew.
