pressure washing
#1
05-18-05, 01:39 PM
pressure washing
how long after i pressure wash the exterior of my house should i wait to paint it?
#3
05-18-05, 05:33 PM
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It depends on the weather. Hot and dry - next day. If it is cloudy and humid it may take a few days. Wind also helps to dry it. If you are using an oil base primer make sure it is good and dry before appling. Latex is not so critical.
It depends on the weather. Hot and dry - next day. If it is cloudy and humid it may take a few days. Wind also helps to dry it. If you are using an oil base primer make sure it is good and dry before appling. Latex is not so critical.
#4
05-19-05, 12:55 AM
Hi....I was curious. How long can I wait after washing aluminum siding to paint? We have siding that's got the chalky residue on it, and I was going to wash it in a couple of days. We've been hashing over painting it but haven't decided yet. (I want to, she doesn't.) 
Would a week or two be too long to wait, or is it just dependent on whether or not we get bombarded by birds?
Thanks!
Would a week or two be too long to wait, or is it just dependent on whether or not we get bombarded by birds?
Thanks!
#5
05-19-05, 05:31 AM
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A week or two would be fine as long as the birds cooperate.
You mentioned its chalky, I wouldn't paint it without adding some Emulsa Bond to the primer/paint before applying.
You mentioned its chalky, I wouldn't paint it without adding some Emulsa Bond to the primer/paint before applying.
#6
05-19-05, 05:35 AM
Since aluminum does not absorb water [except in the cracks] you can paint almost immediatly, but it doesn't hurt to wait a week or month as long as it is still clean. If you don't remove all the chaulk add flood's emulsa bond to the paint. Aluminum painted with good paint will last for 10yrs or more. Most aluminum 20yrs old needs painting [for looks only]
