Prep & Protection

Exterior Prep

"The combined preparation work performed before exterior paint application: pressure washing, scraping, sanding, caulking, priming, and masking. Typically 60-70% of a quality repaint's labor hours."

American English entry — uses US spelling (color, gray, favorite, neighborhood) and US units (sq ft, gallons, ZIP code). Optimized for homeowners and painting contractors across the United States.

Color definition in detail

Standard sequence on US residential jobs: wash, let dry 48 hours, scrape loose paint, feather-sand edges, set nails, caulk gaps with acrylic-urethane sealant, spot-prime bare wood, then mask windows and landscaping. Skipping prep voids most manufacturer warranties.

Synonyms & Related Color Terms

Surface prep Paint preparation

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