Prepainting Clapboard Siding

I am no fan of vertical siding since it just does not do a great job preventing water from seeping into the wall as does horizontal overlapping siding.

Prepainting clapboard siding.

Caulk is a substance designed to seal a joint between two surfaces and. The first application of primer was absorbed immediately into the wood but the second application of primer did a fantastic job of covering the weathered siding. Set your store to see local availability see similar items. Out of stock online.

Primed wood nickel gap ship lap siding and wall panel 6 pieces per box model bpafpss0106b 90 00 90 00. Kimberly bay 3 4 in. Fill any dents and holes with either a wood or epoxy filler. 4 5 inch wide paint brushes.

How to prep for painting. All james hardie siding and trim products are available primed and ready for field painting. Or is it like horizontal clapboards which are left uncaulked at the laps to allow moisture to escape. Pull out loose nails and renail using stainless steel siding nails.

Get free shipping on qualified clapboard siding or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. But when you invest in colorplus technology you won t only get gorgeous color you ll get color that lasts longer than a typical paint job. Scrub every square foot of the siding by hand. Also this gives you a chance to inspect and repair the siding.

Download product catalog product catalog pdf. Purchase or rent a power washer and spray the house down thoroughly. How to change an outdoor light fixture on different types of siding. Cracks and holes in any surface collect water which causes paint to peel.

The two applications of primer were followed with two coats of high quality exterior latex paint for a clean smooth finish. Re first a disclaimer. A 1 4 to 1 2 thick roller nap is good for clapboard siding. Be sure to remove any caulk where the siding overlaps as old houses need to breathe.

Rollers are available in many sizes and various widths from 3 to 12. Apply an epoxy consolidant to soft wood and coat the rest with a wood preservative. When painting clapboard siding apply the paint with a roller then brush it in using a brush this saves a lot of dipping with a brush. Brushes bucket hose and tsp.