Latex vs. oil paint
Ralph Sprang
> There is no problem recoating oil based solid hide stain with latex.
>
> This rule does not apply to paint or semi-transparent stains.
>
That "rule" DOES apply to paint - latex paint can be used over oil paint. The
suggested method is to prime with an oil base primer, then apply two coats of
latex paint. If done properly, that will last 15 years or more.
Ralph Sprang
Steve Baker
That's the way I heard it too. The oil base primer sticks to the wood
much better than the latex, and the latex holds up to the weather much
better than the oil.
Here's hopin' anyway. That's what I just did to my mother's barn.
Ralph Sprang
> over oil paint. The > suggested method is to prime with an oil base
> primer, then apply two coats of > latex paint. If done properly, that will
>
> What brand of paint would you suggest that will give 15 years of service?
> This would be for exterior use, redwood T&G, the Kelly-Moore's and
> Sherwin-Williams only seem to be lasting 5-7 years.
>
I generally use Sears, because Craftsman club members get a 50% discount. I
think any name brand, reasonable quality paint will do the job. I buy the
Serars '10 year guarantee' paint, and it generally lasts more than 10. If you
really want 15 years, buy the 15 year guarantee stuff.
The key is good surface preparation - remove any loose paint, prime with oil
base primer, THEN caulk and fill. Apply one coat of paint (I never get 1 coat
coverage with 'one coat' paints anyway), let dry at least 24 hours, then apply
a second coat. Be sure to use enough paint, but not too much - put the paind
in a bucket, insert the brush 1" into the paint, then slap it once against the
side of the bucket, then slap it agains the other side of the bucket (ie slap
boths sides of the brush once.) That will be the right amount of paint.
Let me know if you are interested in a painting book - I have a good one, but
will have to look up the title if you are interested.
Ralph Sprang
Craig Nass
On 11 Aug. 95 03:31 Steve Baker wrote to All...
SB> SB> Newsgroups: rec.woodworking
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SB> Ralph Sprang <wdtu...@TSO.CIN.IX.NET> wrote:
SB> > >
SB> > > There is no problem recoating oil based solid hide stain with latex.
SB> > >
SB> > > This rule does not apply to paint or semi-transparent stains.
SB> > >
SB> >That "rule" DOES apply to paint - latex paint can be used over oil
SB> paint. The
SB> >suggested method is to prime with an oil base primer, then apply two
SB> coats of
SB> >latex paint. If done properly, that will last 15 years or more.
SB> That's the way I heard it too. The oil base primer sticks to the wood
SB> much better than the latex, and the latex holds up to the weather much
SB> better than the oil.
SB> Here's hopin' anyway. That's what I just did to my mother's barn.
Yes, your absolutely right about the oil primer.
Like I said in the origional post, there is always a downside. Oil
primer also doesn't breathe like a latex primer so is more likely to
peel.
Rgds,
-=Craig=-
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Craig Nass
On 12 Aug. 95 15:43 Ralph Sprang wrote to All...
RS> 0...@hTSO01.Cin.IX.NET>
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RS> > What brand of paint would you suggest that will give 15 years of
RS> service?
RS> > This would be for exterior use, redwood T&G, the Kelly-Moore's and
RS> > Sherwin-Williams only seem to be lasting 5-7 years.
Are you using the top of the line stuff?
What do you mean by "last". It peels, fades, cracks, discolors, chalks
or what?
Ralph Sprang
> RS> service?
> RS> > This would be for exterior use, redwood T&G, the Kelly-Moore's and
> RS> > Sherwin-Williams only seem to be lasting 5-7 years.
>
> Are you using the top of the line stuff? What do you mean by "last". It
> peels, fades, cracks, discolors, chalks or what?
>
This was a question asked by someone else to which I responded - it was not my
question.
Ralph