The manufacturer says to use Superdeck's water-based stain in cedar color. The support person could not explain why water and not oil? Wouldn't oil last longer? Based on the pictures, do you think I could use Benjamin Moore's Arbercoat in a semi-transparent? I was going to power wash the set, light sanding, and then 2 coats.
A lot depends on where you live. In the south latex and waterborne stains tend to outlast oil base. Further north it probably doesn't matter. Oil base will penetrate and seal the wood better, latex usually doesn't fade as quick.
The greyed portion of the deck should either be washed with bleach or have a wood brightener applied.
Maybe, it all depends on how well it cleans up. Any areas of partial stain or darker wood will show thru semi-transparent stain. Won't be as bad with a 2nd coat.
I've been putting this off too long...1920 MN block foundation home with gray painted cedar siding above. Foundation has been previously painted, looks like crap in several areas. There are previous minor crack repairs and patch jobs, all basically cosmetic. There are no water intrusion issues, just cosmetic. I'm looking for recommendations on what do do as far as painting or coating it? Looking for as durable and simple as possible. Don't want to put panels over it. Would like to hide some imperfections if possible, not opposed to repainting. Spring has got to be the best time to do this as shrubbery/flowers have not grown up around said foundation yet...
I would plan on power washing first. Is some sort of block primer a necessary step? Specific wash or way to prep? Primer first? Textured foundation coating?
Thanks in advance for all suggestions!!
I'm looking for a PVA primer for a new drywall install, I want to use semi gloss top coat paint for my walls and ceilings for easier cleaning and hearing pro's and con's about which primer to use. A couple painter told me to use Kilz PVA primer for better coverage and also it helps hides any little imperfections as it's a thicker primer. My problem is Kilz PVA primer said you can only use flat or matted paint over their primer and doesn't recommend any high sheen paint, is semi gloss considered a high gloss paint?
Glidden PVA primer was also recommend to use and said you can use a semi gloss paint over their primer, Kilz is on sale for the same price as Glidden but not sure if I can use a semi gloss paint over the Kilz or not. Any ideas which Primer would be best to use with semi gloss paint? Thanks.....
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