Comments on: How To Paint Anything Outside

by: Ben Erickson

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:34:21 +0000

J. Wargacki,
Be sure to remove any mildew first using a bleach and water solution. If the mildew/mold has gotten underneath the painted surface, you have a bigger problem on your hands, and you might have to replace it.

by: Ben Erickson

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:26:50 +0000

Jacqui,
It is best to paint over primer within 30 days of application. After that it might begin to chaulk and the top coat will not adhere to it as well. Perhaps you could prime and paint part of the house before winter rather than priming it all.

by: J. Wargacki

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 16:36:03 +0000

What is the best way to prep masonite for repainting? The original white paint is now shows dark areas possible mildew.

Awaiting your reply.

by: paul

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 20:17:03 +0000

I am hiring a contractor to install a custom wrought iron metal fence at my house in Minneapolis. We want to paint it black.

I am hearing different stories about whether to galvanize the iron before painting.

Any advise out there on whether to galvanize?

Paul

by: Jacqui

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 17:12:31 +0000

We are almost done with the prep work for painting the outside of our home. My question is, what if the weather turns bad and we can only get the primer on. We live in north Idaho. Will we need have to put primer on again in the Spring? Our home was built in 1920 and has never had any of the paint removed, just layer after layer of paint. Thanks for any help you can give me.
Jacqui

by: Nicholas Roussos

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 15:52:12 +0000

Donna,

Ben, our web editor, made a comment about painting decks not too long ago. It didn’t sound like that great of an idea to me.

by: Donna

Sun, 16 Sep 2007 14:09:19 +0000

Can you paint a wooden deck with semi-gloss paint? or with any other type of paint?? Or do you have to stain it, because it is a deck?

by: Hardware Speak » Painting Outdoors

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 11:07:36 +0000

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by: Tips On How To Paint On A Variety Of Surfaces : Behind the Walls : sharing stories about home renovation

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 15:52:10 +0000

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