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Milo01
12-01-08, 11:03 PM
Hi,
We had our contractor add a Tonge and Groove wood porch to our home remodel and I wanted to DIY painting to save money. He mentioned that I had to use bondo and then sand it before painting. Any advise on a product of wood bondo/filler to use on a porch? Any suggestions on the procedure?
Thanks,
Peter in Seattle
We had our contractor add a Tonge and Groove wood porch to our home remodel and I wanted to DIY painting to save money. He mentioned that I had to use bondo and then sand it before painting. Any advise on a product of wood bondo/filler to use on a porch? Any suggestions on the procedure?
Thanks,
Peter in Seattle
marksr
12-02-08, 03:48 AM
Welcome to the forums Peter!
Exactly what are you trying to accomplish with bondo?
IMO it wouldn't be a good idea to fill any cracks between the boards. They will swell and shrink some with humidity changes.
Normally the T&G is stained or primed and painted as is. If it is PT T&G it may need to dry out some before any coating is applied.
Exactly what are you trying to accomplish with bondo?
IMO it wouldn't be a good idea to fill any cracks between the boards. They will swell and shrink some with humidity changes.
Normally the T&G is stained or primed and painted as is. If it is PT T&G it may need to dry out some before any coating is applied.