Building your own mobile home exterior is a fun way to get into roofing and constructing with lumber and paint. Creating a pattern or design on the mobile home is an inexpensive way to do this.
Getting your design across is the hard part, though! Luckily, there are a few tips that will help you get started.
Contents:
Buy the paint for the exterior
When choosing paint for your mobile home, you can either buy reputable paint that has been formulated to match the shape and color of your mobile home or you can choose cheaper paint that does not match the shape or color of your mobile home.
When buying more expensive paint, it is recommended to do so in two stages. First, purchase a gallon of paint and test it out to see how thick you want the paint coverage. Then, purchase enough additional paint to complete the job.
When doing a less-expensive painting project such as changing a window coverings or painting over an existing wood panel, start with less material and add more as needed. Doing this will save you some money in the long run because you will have better quality painting done.
Bullet point was added by blog post author when writing the article above.
Make sure the surface is clean
When painting a mobile home exterior, make sure the surface is clean. You want to avoid lots of oil, grease, and dirt when painting as these can stay on the surface and affect the quality of the paint.
Mobile homes are usually coated in fat quarter protectant to help prevent moisture from coming into contact with the paint. This must be kept in mind as some paints will not work without this.
Some paints require a thinner material than others to apply with. If applying a thick film paint, such as semi-gloss or oil-based paint, then there should be no need for filler materials. However, if applying a clear coat such as soft-k Toskan or satin finish paint, then there must be at least some kind of base coat and/or primer applied so that the new finish can be created on top of the old one.
Lay out the paint carefully
Creating a smooth, even surface is the key to painting a hen house. Each layer has to be roughed in properly in order for the paint to “set” and stick properly.
If you create a rough, thick coat of paint on one side of the mobile home, then rapidly apply a lighter coat of paint on the other side to simulate pocketing and blending into the surrounding surfaces.
Once you have painted all of your mobile home exterior, let it dry before moving onto the next step.
Moving on… Painting Moving On……
Use a brush to apply the paint evenly
Make sure you have a medium to soft brush so you can apply the paint evenly. You do not want to miss some areas and have areas overcharged or undercharged because of it.
Once you have painted all the doors and windows, let them dry before adding the rest of the mobile home. This allows for better coverage and easier painting in the future.
Once they are dry, you can add some wooden boards to make a floor. Then, add some cushions and a șeeple cover for easy cleaning. Add some curtains or a door casing to finish off your painting.
Use a sprayer for quick coverage
If you are using a brush, paint with the back of the brush facing away from you. If you are using a sprayer, positioning the nozzle directly above the surface of the paint will allow for faster coverage.
To prevent your phone from being deformed by the concentrated paint, place it in a case prior to painting. Also, be careful where you place your phone as it could fall and cause injury to yourself or another person.
Be patient and take your time painting each section of handset. Do not rush your painting process as you would if painting an exterior vehicle body product such as asphalt or concrete. When doing a single job, do not prep and paint at the same time. This can lead to poor quality or lack of coverage due to being too busy with other things.
Make sure you are using the correct paint for your surface
When painting a mobile home exterior, there are some important steps to taking into account.
Paragraphs include testing the paint in the can against a backdrop of Your Mobile Home Surrounding Landscape to make sure it does not change the coloration.
Another tip is checking the primer and spray-on coat against your surroundings to see if they match. If they do, go for it!
Making sure your primer and spray-on match is another way to make sure you are applying enough paint and covering what you want on your mobile home. Make sure you are using the right amount of products for the size of mobile home you are painting.
Lastly, check out any hard layers that form between coats if this is making it hard to cover anything.
Wait for surfaces to dry properly
Once you paint, wait for it to dry completely before using or moving around! Any paint that is not completely dried will break down and come off as you use it.
Mobile home interiors are typically painted once and for all, so most artists have some high quality art materials to store for future mobile home exterior painting projects.
Some paint brands maintain their original label and date of release, so it is possible to find old paint that still functions properly. Take some time to go online and look for documentation on how to update your painting skills!
Lastly, check your painting every day to see if you achieved your goal! If you don’t, try something new next time! Mobile home interiors are a pretty fun way to update the space around you.
Apply a second coat if needed
If the first coat does not seem to be covering the mobile home well, then another coat is needed. Adding some depth to the color scheme and/or appearing stronger to the mobile home is helpful.
Many painting companies offer their second or third coat for free, so take advantage of this!
To keep this paint from rolling off of the roof when walking on it, use a resilient flooring such as carpeted vinyl or lay it on its side. Then, use an accredited primer and paint over that to give a more durable finish.
As mentioned before, avoid using very thick paints with low solubility in wood because this can be hard work to remove with truckloads of paint.