Painting Fascia Boards

There are different kinds of fascia boards, and some of these won’t need to be painted. However, if you have used wooden fascia boards and want to keep them in top condition then you may need to paint them every few years. This will help them stay looking good, and also protect them against the weather they are exposed to. Here is a quick guide to painting your fascia boards.

Setting Up

Before you get started painting your fascia boards you’ll need to choose your colour. You could choose one colour that matches your home, and one that matches your trim. However, many people want them to blend in with the guttering, so choose a colour to match if that’s the case.

Before you can paint you fascia boards you are going to need to cover them with primer. This will take around 24 hours to dry. The primer is a coating that can protect the wood as well as ensuring the layers of paint will go onto the wood easily. Some fascia boards come ready-primed, so check beforehand.

Painting Your Boards

When you are painting your fascia boards you can choose to use a roller as a way of speeding up the process if you are painting a large area. However, if you are only painting a small board then it may be a good idea to use a small paintbrush to keep things tidy. It’s probably a good idea to take your boards outside when painting to ensure you are adequately ventilated.

If you are painting in two colours then use tape to separate off the sections. This makes it easier to paint neatly, covering up the areas you are going to paint a different colour. However, it usually doesn’t matter if paint gets slightly in the wrong place.

Once you have painted all necessary areas of the fascia board then it could take between 24 to 48 hours for the paint to dry. Make sure it has dried thoroughly before peeling off the tape and getting started on the second colour. At this stage you may find a brush is better suited than a roller, to ensure you keep the paint within the right places. Once you have completed the second colour then you might want a second coat of paint.

Conclusion

Painting your fascia boards is a relatively easy task that anyone can perform. It is important to paint your fascia boards regularly, probably around once every 3 to 5 years, as a way of helping them to last longer. After the initial painting you won’t need to prime them every time. This also provides a great opportunity to check that the wood is in good condition. If not, it may need to be replaced.

Once you have painted your fascia boards then it’s important to ensure they are installed properly. If you are unsure of how to do this yourself then it’s always a good idea to ask for professional help. After all, these are part of a very important system that keeps weather and damp from entering, and potentially damaging, your home.