Painting Pressure Treated Posts

sprinklerguy

New one for me...

The dog eared privacy fence I just built utilizes pt posts that actually show...normally we do the fences like everyone else and the posts don't show at all......this client wanted something different.....and I also agreed to paint and stain the fence, something I never do....but I have an overhead monster to feed so I'm going to feed him.

Advice on painting the pt posts? I am letting them sit to air out....how long?

She is supplying the exterior paint to match her house.....I plan to put one coat of kilz on first...necessary?

Thanks in advance....pics to follow....

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mickeyco

I did a search on this recently, I'm looking at painting a PT porch, here's what I found:

http://www.southernpine.com/ptsealers.shtml
http://www.ufpi.com/literature/ptaddingcolor-197.pdf
http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/pdf1992/ross92a.pdf

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dvon104

Stain it .... painting might present a problem later on down the road ...most PT lumber is wet unless you use a KDAT post...Kiln Dried After Traement...

But I am not a painter ...that is just my opinion ...and also is what my teatment facility recommends...

KDAT..is not cheap

In_Mexifornia

All the painters I've talked to use oil based primer because of the chemicals in the wood.

PressurePros

Moisture content should be in 12% range. You need a moisture meter to test the wood. I don't think painting is a good idea. Prime with oil based product like Cabot's Problem Solver. One-Two topcoats Cabot's solid stain.

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sprinklerguy

Thanks guys.....I may need to face the posts first because I doubt we will get anywhere near the color she wants using solid stain....or can we?

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Lawn Sprinkler Repair and Irrigation Installation
Colorado Springs, Colorado
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PressurePros

Maybe not. Cabot's makes a product called ProUV which you might want to look into. They have a large color choice. Pick up sampler literature and show her the colors. The retailer can probably match the color fairly closely but the finish won't have the sheen of an enamel

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Pressure Washing PA
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