Zinser Peel stop paint
braveheart2015
2 months ago
I have some exterior wood columns on my patio that need some tlc.
The paint is peeling, cracked wood and weathered. Some places I also see mildew like stains. They seems to go away when I wipe it with wet cloth.
I have two paints I researched and wondered if any one has experience in using these.
"zinsser mold and mildew proof exterior paint." since this is self priming, I could apply just this.
OR apply ' zinsser peel stop primer' and paint?
Thanks for your help and suggestions.
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Comments (4)Ah yess the dredded cracks...another thing to keep in mind that if you do two coats make sure the paint is VERY dry before the second coat. (as well as the caulking) If it's not, when the 1st coat continues to dry, it will crack the top coat. In that particular area the paint can be thicker and take longer to dry than you think. After knocking the cracked stuff out with a putty knife tapped by a hammer, caulk it and let that dry for a couple of days. Prime it, (I use Zinser oil) dry well, and two coats paint drying well between each. Shouldn't have to repaint the whole door either. The Dynaflex stuff is the best! Run a bead that will cover the stuff you knock out and smooth evenly with a wet finger, and wipe off any lines that may appear on each side of your finger. I have done this many times without sanding and it works well. Don't wipe out too much caulk or it won't cover the boo-boo. Worked for me....See MoreJust painted kitchen cabinets, now the paint is easily peeling.
Comments (52)When one mistake is made, it’s best to not compound it by continuing to make more mistakes. In this case, unfortunately, you did the “cheap” option- DIY painting, without doing adequate prep since you skipped the deglossing/sanding and priming (cabinets need deglossed, sanded, and a high bonding primer applied 72 hours before painting. Then you need to be gentle with cabinets for a month while they fully cure). Painting over paint that is already peeling from the surface, is not an option- that will only create more weight on already non-bonded paint and cause it to peel even faster. You need to hire a professional, IMO, you are spending valuable money on materials, and also your time time (and time is money) only to do the job wrong. Even if you knew what to do, you wouldn’t have the physical practice to do it professionally. However if that isn’t an option, then if you’re going to DIY, at least use a chemical stripper to strip the cabinets down (wear hand and eye protection), then clean, let them dry, then sand cabinets, wipe off dust, apply a high bonding primer, wait 72 hours, then paint 2 full coats. Continuing to do the cheap route, will only continue to make your problem worse and cost you even more money later. It’s like saying “I didn’t replace a hose on my engine so now my car is shaking. But I don’t want to replace the hoses right. Can I just change my oil?” The answer, of course, is no, you need to do things the right way or it’ll cause more expensive problems later. I am big on investing myself, renting and flipping homes, etc, but taking shortcuts on prep is not a way to save money- it’s a way to quickly lose a lot more money. There’s no getting around doing them right. If cash isn’t available, perhaps find a contractor who can take payment after house is sold- or use credit card to hire contractor- etc....See MorePeeling bathroom ceiling paint: Spackle?
Comments (1)Either will work just fine....See MoreWill Zinsser peel stop Triple Thick fix all of this?
Comments (3)Yes, will be skim coating the backsplash area and walls. Looks like I should do a light coat of primer and then start with drywall compound- correct? Not sure this is the answer for the soffits as they are a mixture of bare pine and that old filler....See More
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