Painting - john H (Surface Preparing)
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john h
09-23-04, 01:55 PM
i plan on replacing our 60 year old front door with a new prehung fiberglass unit.
what's the best prep for painting exterior/interior. i've seen some problems on some where the paint chips/scatches off easily. thanks-jh
what's the best prep for painting exterior/interior. i've seen some problems on some where the paint chips/scatches off easily. thanks-jh
jeffk
09-23-04, 03:07 PM
Wash down with TSP, clean thoughly, rinse w/ water, scuff sand w/120G, prime w/zinnzer123, paint w/ semigloss latex. Oil base will give a harder finish if desired (prime w/oil primer).