When the primer is dry, caulk all small joints (less than ¼-inch-wide) in the siding and trim. Most pros use siliconized acrylics—paint won't stick to straight silicones—but Guertin and O'Neil like the new, more expensive urethane acrylics for their greater flexibility and longevity. O'Neil stresses that it's shortsighted to skimp on caulk. "If the joint fails, you're back to square one." Guertin uses the lifetime rating as his quality guide. "I don't expect 35-year caulk will last 35 years, but it should last longer than a 15-year caulk." Home Painting
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"MDF stripped, primer and painted all of the exterior wood surfces on our 163 year old church, including the wood framing on many stained glass windows and the wood surfaces on our steeple. They completed this large scale project in just over three weeks, and their workmanship was truly exceptional. Bob and the team working through some of the hottest weather we've had in years. They did a truly outstanding job and were a complete pleasure to work with." Home Painting
"Just a quick note to let you know what an amazing job your crew is doing on our house… They are a delightful and professional crew and we couldn't be more pleased. As we discussed during our initial meeting, this project was going to require a lot of prep work (as you quoted 60% of our clapboard would be taken down to the bare wood), and they have really stepped up to the task without taking any shortcuts. Their attention to detail, in regard to creating the perfect painting surface that we'd all be happy with, has been stellar, and it goes a long way to showcase the quality and pride in work that MDF guarantees. With the house nearly complete, we're really looking forward to the end result. Please share our praise with your team-they have certainly earned it!" House Painting