New Exterior Columns - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

Richie-C · 04-26-2006, 08:18 PM

Hi,

Need to paint new exterior columns--appear to be the fiberglass variety. I assume need to prime (and probably would use exterior latex), but since I don;t do much exterior work, I thought I'd see if any of you have any tips or tricks on these babies.

Thanks!

Richie

phinsher · 04-26-2006, 08:59 PM

Thats what we do, we usually sand them with pretty rough sandpaper to give the primer a little something to stick to. So it's sand, prime, 2 coats of good exterior latex paint.

Usually there are some pin holes and rough spots on those columns, if you have a picky customer, you may want to fill them in before the customer has a chance to complain.

AAPaint · 04-26-2006, 10:25 PM

Don't forget to use a tack cloth on the surface after sanding. For the latex topcoat, go 100% acrylic.

phinsher · 04-27-2006, 06:41 PM

Haven't used a tack cloth in years, but what ever floats yer boat.

AAPaint · 04-27-2006, 08:56 PM

By tack cloth I mean something to wipe the dust from the surface after sanding. Sorry, I don't skip steps. In this case, it could be a wet rag...

Richie-C · 04-27-2006, 09:50 PM

Thanks Fellas!

Richie