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Posted by bill allemann on October 26, 2006, 9:28 am
The wood needs to be dried out for a few weeks before painting.
Keep in mind that it will warp and shrink considerably during the process.
Cupping can be particularly bad.
If I have a project that needs to be straight, I build the module, constrain
it to some flat structure, let it dry, then (maybe take it apart first)
paint it. Keep in mind the dimensions will decrease.
Bill
> Hello:
>
> Regarding the wood you can buy that is labeled as for Outdoor Use:
>
> I remember in the "old days," that they pressure treated the wood with
> some kind of
> a Copper solution. Or, I think it was Copper based, but possibly not.
> It had that Green color.
>
> Not at all sure if it is still available like this.
> Is it ?
>
> Or, is something else used these days ?
> If so, what ?
>
> Anyway, my question the concerns painting of.
>
> Will the normal latex based paints adhere to what is sold these days as
> "pressure treated, outdoor wood" ? Are "special" paints sold for this
> purpose ?
>
> Or, will I need a primer first ?
>
> Recommendations for ?
>
> Much thanks,
> Bob
>
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