What Is The Best Exterior Paint?
I plan on keeping my property for a while. What is the best exterior paint to use?
I plan on keeping my property for a while. What is the best exterior paint to use?
Maybe you would get a better answer in the rehab forum?
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On 2005-07-05 18:39, curtbixel wrote:
I plan on keeping my property for a while. What is the best exterior paint to use?
Almost any quality paint that goes onto a well-prepped surface will perform well.
Prepping is a better expenditure of time and effort than trying to parse the "best" material, in almost any effort, IMO.
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preparation is the key. powerwash the house, then prime it finally paint it. dont hesitate to add a second coat if needed.
Thank you for the replies. The reason I chose the landlord forum for this question is that I plan on keeping my house for a long time and imagine that long term landlords would have a better read on paints in the long term.
Is powerwashing enough? Should I go back over with a scraper on the whole house or possibly just on certain parts?
To answer your question about preparation, and scrapping, throughly examine the entire exterior taking notes on where the areas are that need prep. Look for loose and peeling paint, mildew and rotted wood. Scaling and cracked paint are the beginning stages of peeling paint and should also be dealt with. I always start with the worst areas first and scrape areas that has paint like i descibed above. If the paint is solid then you do not need to scrape it. Priming is essential on all areas that you scrape and use the best primer you can get. I use Sherwin Williams " Pro Block Latex" B51 w 20, it covers just about anything and it adheres solidly to everything. You will have a tough time even getting it off your hands when it is clean up time.
heres a helpful time saving tip, when you buy your paint ask for an empty gallon paint can, they are free. Put a little primer in it and as you scrape an area prime it immediatly. hope i have been some help.
I have heard from many that Sherwin Williams is great paint. I checked consumer reports, however, and the Sherwin Williams paints did not seem to fair as well as I had expected.
What are the chances that Sherwin Williams has changed its formula recently and now their paints are no longer the best?
i doubt SW would change anything with their paint so i would say the chances are slim. they may through research and developement make the paint better but never to its detrament.
In all my years i have never had a homeowner call me after i painted their house with any complaints, even many years later. i have also been asked at times to guarantee my work and the durability of the paint and Sherwin Williams has never let me down. Having to repaint a house at my expense 3-5 years after i i did the job is a scary thought but with sw i never worry.
there may be other paint out there thats as good or even better but sw satisfies my needs and the homeowners. need i say anymore
tmesa,
Thank you for the information.
All paint manufacturers have different lines of paints. Which Sherwin Williams line would you suggest?
Also, I have another property that is sided with T-111 cedar siding. On the side facing the sun, there a small cracks developing in the paint and some paint is flecking off mostly near the bottom of the panels. How soon do I need to repaint?
your welcome, and sherwin Williams "super paint" is best but A 100 is good also. many rental property owners have me apply this paint and it works for them. Super paint is more expensive but is better. the best thing to do is go to a sherwin williams or benjamin moore paint store and talk with the guys there. they are always knowledgeable and will help you with your needs.
on the t-111or any surface that shows signs that the paint is failing, i think you should keep up with it and not let it degrade further. as i stated earlier, use a good adhereing primer and then paint and you should be fine. its pretty easy work as long as you dont let it get to bad.
your welcome, and sherwin Williams "super paint" is best but A 100 is good also. many rental property owners have me apply this paint and it works for them. Super paint is more expensive but is better. the best thing to do is go to a sherwin williams or benjamin moore paint store and talk with the guys there. they are always knowledgeable and will help you with your needs.
on the t-111or any surface that shows signs that the paint is failing, i think you should keep up with it and not let it degrade further. as i stated earlier, use a good adhereing primer and then paint and you should be fine. its pretty easy work as long as you dont let it get to bad.
Yes, I wrote that it would close on or before June 3, 2005.
It was the attorneys that screwed up, not me.