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Posted by ransley on July 12, 2007, 11:22 am
On Jul 12, 8:11 am, plin...@aol.com wrote:
> I'm planning to paint my house and would appreciate some advice on a
> few issues, as I haven't been able to find specific answers online.
>
> The existing paint is in good shape and is not peeling. It's just
> faded. The siding is stucco and the trim is rough-sewn wood. There's
> also a wood patio that
> needs painting.
>
> The current color of the stucco siding is beige and the new color will
> be similar in shade. The trim and patio, however, will go from dark to
> light - it's currently dark brown and will be painting it off-white.
>
> My questions are:
>
> How best to clean the stucco siding? - pressure wash or hose? I've
> read differing opinions - that pressure washing is bad for stucco (too
> strong). Others say it's a good idea because it removes loose stucco
> that may need repair.
>
> If I do pressure wash, What pressure is best? 500 psi? 1500? 2500? I
> realize it depends on the nozzle adjustment, distance, etc. but I need
> to decide if I should rent a pro unit or buy a lower pressure home
> unit.
>
> How to prep wood trim? Pressure wash? At what psi? With or without tsp/
> detergent? (I don't see any mildew). How much to sand? Belt sander?
> orbital? by hand? Trim is rough sewn wood. Should I sand it smooth?
> Otherwise, sanding will not abrade paint due to rough surface/
> crevices. Should I use a wire brush to roughen it up instead? Are
> there any other tools I should use to save time/effort during prep?
>
> Should I wash after sanding or before? Or before and after?
>
> How long to wait after washing before painting the wood - I've read as
> long as 7 days and as little as 2. Dry time after washing for stucco?
>
> Best primer to use on wood- Zinsser or Kilz? Something else?
>
> Should I spray or roller the stucco? Or spray, then back roll? What
> about wood trim? I'll most likely be using Sherwin Williams Duration.
> How many coats should I use on the stucco? On the wood?
>
> Thanks a lot!
Wash it with a power washer, pressure is not important but a lower
pressure unit is slower, 1200 will work, you are washing not blasting
so keep a distance. Spraying is fastest but any breeze takes spray far
and windows should be taped and covered. Paint in the shade latex will
fail on a hot surface, paint the east side after the sun passes, west
side early am and south after the sun passes and is wood is cool.
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