Painting Pressboard Siding

It is the original paint as far as i can tell.

Painting pressboard siding.

Now underneath this siding we also had to replace the sheathing so we used half inch plywood and a layer of builder s felt. There is no specific kind of paint that you need to use. Apply an exterior alkyd primer to the siding using a paint roller. My house has its original beveled wood siding and quite a few boards on the south side are in pretty sad shape.

Add an additional coat or two if necessary to thoroughly cover the raw edges of the pressed board. Because cement is the largest component of the siding it s hard on saw blades. Eastern ohio heart of appalachia. Manufacturers include georgia pacific gp abtico or abitibi price weyerhaeuser and boise cascade.

Toolseeker 05 15 2013 05 15 2013 07 52 pm 9. Pay particular attention to the edges and bottom of each board as these areas tend to absorb water. There is some swelling but not too bad its only flaking where the sun hits the most not everywhere. Paint the particle boards.

The best selling brands of pressboard siding include ip s masonite omniwood and lp s inner seal. As a final bit of preparation sand the primed surface of the chipboard with a 200 220 grit sandpaper to remove imperfections left behind by the primer. Let the primer dry completely. The fiber cement siding is nailed in place so the rows are consistent with the rest of the wall.

2 slope the ground away from hardboard siding. Priming and painting apply two coats of a stain blocking primer. Use a brush to reach small areas. Brush or roll a thin coat of latex paint onto your siding.

Be on the lookout for any cracked paint missing sealant holes loose nails and other such problems in your hardboard siding that could lead to moisture infiltration. Is pressure washing still the best way to prep. It s basically particle board siding that is primed and ready for paint. Even slight discoloration can be an indication of water absorbtion.

The university of wisconsin cooperative extension recommends latex paint when painting wood siding as it is more porous then oil based. I am looking to repaint old pressboard siding that is exposed because of flaking. 1 watch for any major flaws. One of the items on my things to do list is ordering some wood siding.

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