exterior painting

Building surface treatment

Exterior painting is the application of paint or protective coatings to the outside surfaces of buildings—siding, trim, doors, and other elements exposed to weather.

The term covers both the activity and the professional trade: We're getting exterior painting done this summer.

It contrasts with interior painting, which addresses indoor surfaces.

Related
  • brushBristled cleaning tool
  • rollerRotating cylindrical tool
  • ladderPortable climbing frame
  • primerPreparatory coat or guide
  • sidingExterior wall covering

trim · scraping · caulk · weathered · weather protection · peeling · scaffolding · second story · latex · color swatch · stucco · eaves · drop cloth · masking tape · spray gun · faded · curb appeal · sanding

Opposites
location/surface

exterior paintinginterior decorating

Arranging and furnishing rooms

activity type

exterior paintingpaint stripping

Removing coatings from surfaces

paint removal · sandblasting · power washing

Family

exterior, painting, paint, external, exteriorly, interiorly, interior, extern, intern

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G