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Originally Posted by Mark Howard View Post
The finished product is only as good as the prep work. Unless you have done it well before, or do it routinely, I’d leave it to the pros, especially in the damaged areas. Would suck to spend ~$21k and not like the result. Just my $.02.
the problem with that being a former painting contractor is that many painters take too many short cuts. When I bid a job it was at least half labor for prep. Once the prep is done including wood repair and priming, the work goes fast.

But lots of prep means a higher bid and you know how people are.

Also, houses and house paint are not like cars. It is super difficult to feather house paint. Best to just remove it.

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