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loveshisallis

03-24-2008 18:29:37




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Hello;

I had my house painted about four years ago with latex,and it is coming off I can see the bare wood. I know that it was supposed to be primed as I had that on the contract, but this is what I got. From tyhe looks of it it has NEVER been primed. One of my questions is: Can you paint OIL paint over the latex? I need to put on something that has some staying power. preciate any help




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dr sportster

03-28-2008 07:20:32




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 Re: Question/problem with house painting... in reply to loveshisallis, 03-24-2008 18:29:37  
You use oil based primer under latex.If your house was not coated white before the color went on it was probably not primed.The life of paint is only six years for wood sidingYou may be due to repaint the whole house next year.You could paint the bad spot with Killz then re-latex it.But as others stated moisture in wood must come out first.Pressure washing wood siding is not recommended due to blasting effect of water into the walls.Painting to often causes unwanted buildup problems and is not recommended.

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Cliff (VA)

03-28-2008 05:59:26




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 Re: Question/problem with house painting... in reply to loveshisallis, 03-24-2008 18:29:37  
Paint peeling down to the wood is generally a sign of water trying to get out. Do yourself a favor and spend some time trying to find the source of the water and stop it. It could be a leak somewhere overhead, water vapor trying to get out from an improperly vented bathroom or kitchen, or a just plain leaky pipe. Water in your walls not only peels paint it promotes mold growth.

If you repaint without solving your water problem it will just peel again.

Cliff (VA)

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Circus

03-25-2008 16:53:05




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 Re: Question/problem with house painting... in reply to loveshisallis, 03-24-2008 18:29:37  
Generally latex peels less than oil because any moisture in the wall will pass thru. Was the wood bare prior to painting? If not, maybe the 4 year old paint isn't the problem. My building was painted with latex 20 years ago with no primer. Looks awful but no peeling.



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loveshisallis

03-25-2008 17:44:50




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 Re: Question/problem with house painting... in reply to Circus, 03-25-2008 16:53:05  
Circus;

Yes, I see that the wood is bare where the paint is peeling off. so, are you saying that the lack of primer made this happen? I kinda think so, but let me know what you think.



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circus

03-26-2008 02:04:34




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 Re: Question/problem with house painting... in reply to loveshisallis, 03-25-2008 17:44:50  
Doubtful. I guessing the paint underneath is pealing and the latex is coming along. You didn't give enough information for a diagnosis.



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MarkB_MI

03-25-2008 03:26:12




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 Re: Question/problem with house painting... in reply to loveshisallis, 03-24-2008 18:29:37  
Oil-based paint lacks the flexibility of latex paint. So you can put latex over oil, but not vice-versa.

Thoroughly clean your house using a power washer with at least 2500 psi. You'll need to get on a ladder so you can get the wand within a a few inches of the surface in order to blast off the loose paint. Then apply a high-quality latex paint with a brush. Few painters are going to take the time to brush, but brushing does a much better job than rolling or spraying, particularly on rough surfaces.

I've had good luck with both Sears Weatherbeater and Behr paints. There are a lot of crummy house paints out there.

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GlenIdaho

03-24-2008 20:23:40




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 Re: Question/problem with house painting... in reply to loveshisallis, 03-24-2008 18:29:37  
The general rule of thumb used to be you could not put an oil based paint over latex, however with the improving quality of house paints this may not be true. The key to a successful and durable paint job is the preparation. If the wood was wet when the painter applied the primer, then it is possible that the primer did not adhere properly and the latex lifted.

You should remove all peeling, flaking, loose paint and rough the entire surface so that the primer can adhere properly. Purchase a good quality latex primer and top coat and you shouldn't have any problems. Just make sure the surface is dry and prepped properly.

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