On May 4, 8:59*pm, Steve wrote:
David Nebenzahl wrote ers.com:

On 5/4/2008 10:48 AM Ken spake thus:

I'm going to re-paint a white wooden building which badly needs re-
painting. I've had good luck with Kilz white interior paint
coverage. Any comments on using Kilz-2 for exterior? Long-lasting?
Good coverage? Maybe I can get by with one coat?

I've been using Kilz (we're talking about primer here, right?) for
years, but a local painting contractor tells me that, basically, it's
****. At least the latex stuff. He uses a good-quality oil-based
primer,
* which is what I'm going to start using from now on.

I've been using Kilz for years, too; and I'm also a painter. It works
fine, especially for filling grain on wood that's to be painted. Put it
on, sand it down, repeat.

Everybody has his favorite product. I just tried some white-pigmented
shellac as a primer/sealer as recommended by lots of woodworkers. I
found it _must_ be sprayed to get a smooth coat. I prefer to brush. Oh
well.

Lots of painters swear by oil-based paint, but I find the high quality
water-based products do just as good a job most of the time, and the
cleanup is in the kitchen sink. Preparation is very important.
--
Steve B.
New Life Home Improvement

Oil Primer, latex top coats is best.