Painting over stain exterior - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

magnum217 · 06-29-2008, 09:23 PM

I have a house that has a solid stain (pretty sure it's latex) and the HO wants it painted. Has some mildew and very little flaking. Will 1 or 2 coats of duration be enough (maybe some emulsa bond) or will this need a full coat of primer?

premierpainter · 06-30-2008, 05:59 AM

Duration straight from the can is a great finish. We use Satin. BM makes the Aura now and I think it is FAR better than the duration. No need to prime for eighter one. Two coats and see ya.

LM Painting · 08-04-2008, 06:21 PM

Why does the HO want the shakes painted as opposed to stained? Actually either will work as long as you properly prepare the surface. Killing the mildew is a must, then washing the house down after. Duration is an excellent product however you can always spot prime and go over it with ANY premium quality latex paint. Two coats over a well prepared surface should yield good long-lasting results.