Friday, December 26, 2008

Flexible to apply coating paints

- exterior primers to major bare wood prior to applying a topcoat. Most exterior oil-based primers contain resins that allow some penetration and breathability. They are more flexible than interior types and could contain stronger mildewcides and fungicides. They are a good choice for blocking out stain such as cedar tannins that may leach through water-based coating.

- topcoat of either a high quality acrylic or oil-based paint. The 100 percent acrylic paints are measured to have more flexibility, are able to breath and have a longer life when exposed to direct sunlight. On the downside, they tend to be less abrasive than oil-based paints and are not recommended for areas where pooling water can accumulate.

- the coating manufacturer's recommendations for normal maintenance.

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