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Posted by Al Bundy on September 18, 2006, 2:04 am
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> nielsen11@comcast.net wrote:
>> I know this is stupid--but tell me why it wouldn't work.
>> Why not paint crappy interior paneling in a low rent apartment (I am
>> the owner) with $9/gal white Behr Barn and Fence paint? It covers
>> well, is non-toxic, an oil base (linseed?) with latex. I've primed
>> with Zinsser oil base primer. The room is on North side of the
>> building--one window. Fading shouldn't be a problem. I would want to
>> tint it with a small amout of tint. Would I live to regret this?
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>
> I have used that cheap "barn" paint. Mine did not cover well and I
> would be surprise if yours does. I used mine on an outdoor project
> and had to use several coats to get any kind of finish. My personal
> advise is to avoid cheap paint unless it is project you never expect
> to repaint. It can be double or triple the work to apply a cheap paint
> esp when you consider how long it lasts.
>
> As to: will you live to regret it? answer: I think so. Painting is a
> lot of work especially if you want to do a good job. It make
> absolutely no sense whatsoever to buy cheap paint when you consider how
> much energy it takes to prepare and apply. It makes even less sense
> when you consider how long the finish can be expected to last. My
> advice it to buy a better line of paint. It will be less work to
> apply it. The finish will be better. Most importantly: it will
> last longer meaning you won't have to paint again nearly as soon.
>
> Lawrence
>
I used the oil Barn & Fence paint from Lowes on a very large shed with
painted (long ago) plywood. Covered great considering how dry it was.
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