How to paint cedar deck railings with latex paint
Posted on Dec 09, 2008 under Deck Railings | 4 CommentsIf you have cedar deck railings and spindles on your deck, and want to paint them white with semi gloss latex paint then the following is how to go about it.
Pressure wash the Deck Railings, let them dry for several days, then prime and paint with 2 coats of exterior latex paint.
One further idea for a very thorough colour would be a solid color stain. It soaks into the wood more than the latex paint which tends to just sit on the surface of the wood. Painting the wood with a solid color stain will also help the wood resist blistering and will mean it will last longer than paint.
March 22nd, 2009 at 9:20 pm
Regular latex paint will peel if applied to an outdoor surface. There are some new, water-based latex stains on the market that are made especially for decks. Whether you choose a water based latex deck finish or a conventional penetrating, they will provide opaque, semi-transparent, and clear finishes. To protect the deck and ensure a longer life of the finish, use a semi-transparent or opaque coating. As long as the latex paint you choose is suitable for a deck, you should be OK.
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http://www.hirshfields.com/decks/index.html
http://www.paintquality.com/diy/content/howtopaint.htm
http://ezinearticles.com/?Choosing-Deck-Paint&id=481856
March 22nd, 2009 at 10:06 pm
You can, if that’s what you want to do. Pressure wash the railings, let it dry for several days, then prime and paint with 2 coats of exterior latex paint. However, a much better product to use would be solid color stain. It soaks into the wood, rather than sitting on the surface. This will helps it resist blistering and will last longer than paint. Hope this helps.
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March 22nd, 2009 at 10:19 pm
You could, but it is a bit of a waste of cedar and also, and once you have done it once there is no going back, your commited to painting it forever.
Usually water-based paints are very inferior when compared to their oil/solvent based equivalents. However, some of the epxensive ones aren’t too bad now. I would buy Sikkens. I personally would still first use an oil based primer, thinning the first coat so it soaks into the wood.
I haven’t used them, but I think there are white opaque stains now.
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March 22nd, 2009 at 10:59 pm
Cedar contains a natural oil which requires no other preservative though it does loose its rich colour when exposed to the elements. It would b a pity to paint this timber and there are products which will do”what it says on the can” to help preserve its natural properties.
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