Comments on: Im going to paint the exterior of my house around the door?

By: ka

ka — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:22:37 +0000

Scrape it to get all that is loose off. It will peel off if you don’t. The new paint will just flake off with the old. Wash with T.S.P. it is a detergent that won’t leave a residue. I like Zinser bulls eye primer 123. It is water based so it cleans up with soap and water. Water based Kilz is not bad and is cheaper. When you paint over chips it will show. You can sand to reduce the flaw, but it is normal to have imperfections with age. Coronado makes a water based paint that will adhere to old oil paint. Oil over oil or latex. Latex only over latex. If you get a nice brush and clean it it will last and is worth the price $15, Primer $ 16, T.S.P. $ 3.50, Paint $ 30 this is for gallons. You should have product left over to use on your next project. 1 Quart is half the price of a gallon but only a quarter the product. Hope this was helpful.

By: cleo 888

cleo 888 — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:37:55 +0000

2 start i love this question b/c I’m a “budget”designer 4 builder,and u honestly don’t have 2 do all of the above I’ll get 2 the point short simple & cost effective,start by sanding(with a sanding pad 3$)wipe down with bleach 2 get all mildew out & refresh the wood so it doesn’t get any mildew than dry with a rag,here’s the kicker buy a small pint of paint/with a built in primer and sealer(it will say exterior paint and color but look 4 one with a primer and sealer)I use Vasper fromm Lowes love it one coat , or u can do it the expensive way &do all the steps clean,sand,prime,paint and seal.the paint i listed above is around 8$ total grand total project around 11$ & a little sweat good luck..

By: jose

jose — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:37:24 +0000

you are right on dude,
scrape the old paint and wash it with tri sodium phosphate(TSP) or a bleach solution ( 1 bleach and 2 water)( old clothes and safety glasses)
if there are large cracks or holes, you need to caulk,,shoot it in the ***** and wipe with your finger and wet rag(careful splinters)
next is the primer and basically you only need to prime the bare wood,,kilz is a good one ( if you get oil base get a throwaway brush, it will be cheaper than cleaner) and you can paint the same day, depending on the results you want , 2 light coats of paint are better than one
I use sherwin williams a-100 but lots of good paint out there
have fun and think about this while you are painting ,some people do this for a living( lucky dogs)