All this is background, though, for someone who already has trim with paint that’s peeling. Given that it ... you might want to call in a couple of house painters to get estimates.

Q My house has a lot of wood-framed windows. Every spring, I have to check for peeling paint ... quality acrylic paint. A semi-gloss paint is a good choice for exterior trim.

Wood doesn’t play well with most paints unless you paint it correctly before it’s installed. (Tim Carter/Tribune News Service) Perspective by Tim Carter Q: Help me, Tim. I’m so darned ...

Gutter Another problem area is the trim near ... from the house to promote drying, and fix peeling areas as soon as they appear,” he adds. Poor maintenance Another reason your paint could ...

Q: The paint on the outside ... but the cut end of siding and trim is the place where water enters wood the easiest. The cut end must be sealed if you want to prevent peeling.

The signs of direct water could be paint peeling to bare wood ... although they can trap more water than prevent it. Areas under trim and siding should never be wet, not even with condensation.

Dear James: I painted the wood trim on my house less than two ... Dear Jan: Even cheap, low-quality paint should have lasted longer than two years before peeling. With the proper application ...

Hands down, the least expensive way to make a change around the house is to paint. It can take a “so-so” house and - with the right colors - make it the “star” of the block. So when you ...

The same goes for exterior trim. Semigloss paint gives you a smoother ... Gently scrape away peeling paint with a putty knife. Sand with 200-grit sandpaper and wipe clean with a tack cloth ...