Paint the particle boards.
Painting pressboard siding.
As a final bit of preparation sand the primed surface of the chipboard with a 200 220 grit sandpaper to remove imperfections left behind by the primer.
I am looking to repaint old pressboard siding that is exposed because of flaking.
Eastern ohio heart of appalachia.
Because cement is the largest component of the siding it s hard on saw blades.
The university of wisconsin cooperative extension recommends latex paint when painting wood siding as it is more porous then oil based.
Apply an exterior alkyd primer to the siding using a paint roller.
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It is the original paint as far as i can tell.
Priming and painting apply two coats of a stain blocking primer.
Use a brush to reach small areas.
2 slope the ground away from hardboard siding.
Is pressure washing still the best way to prep.
Be on the lookout for any cracked paint missing sealant holes loose nails and other such problems in your hardboard siding that could lead to moisture infiltration.
Pay particular attention to the edges and bottom of each board as these areas tend to absorb water.
One of the items on my things to do list is ordering some wood siding.
Brush or roll a thin coat of latex paint onto your siding.
My house has its original beveled wood siding and quite a few boards on the south side are in pretty sad shape.
Then it s time to go wild and creative by painting the particle board.
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Manufacturers include georgia pacific gp abtico or abitibi price weyerhaeuser and boise cascade.
I have cabin fever and i m chomping at the bit to get back outside and resume the exterior painting of my old house.
Let the primer dry completely.
Even slight discoloration can be an indication of water absorbtion.
There is some swelling but not too bad its only flaking where the sun hits the most not everywhere.
The fiber cement siding is nailed in place so the rows are consistent with the rest of the wall.
1 watch for any major flaws.
Now underneath this siding we also had to replace the sheathing so we used half inch plywood and a layer of builder s felt.
Add an additional coat or two if necessary to thoroughly cover the raw edges of the pressed board.
There is no specific kind of paint that you need to use.
