I need to paint white some planned-wood picket fencing . I've done a couple
of panels using acrylic primer with nothing else over it - but it doesn't
have a mould preventer so will probably become green stained.

Can anybody suggest a paint? preferably not one that cracks or peels and
needs scraping down before recoating.

thanks

Davy

Davy wrote:
I need to paint white some planned-wood picket fencing . I've done a couple
of panels using acrylic primer with nothing else over it - but it doesn't
have a mould preventer so will probably become green stained.

Can anybody suggest a paint? preferably not one that cracks or peels and
needs scraping down before recoating.

thanks

Davy


almost anything will pick up a lichen coat in time.

You need to think in terms of a biennial repaint IMHO.

A good quality acrylic gloss maybe?

"Davy" wrote in message
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I need to paint white some planned-wood picket fencing . I've done a
couple
of panels using acrylic primer with nothing else over it - but it doesn't
have a mould preventer so will probably become green stained.

Can anybody suggest a paint? preferably not one that cracks or peels and
needs scraping down before recoating.

thanks

Davy

If it is still around

Ranch Paint


www.international-paints.co.uk


Tony

"Davy" wrote in message
...
I need to paint white some planned-wood picket fencing . I've done a
couple
of panels using acrylic primer with nothing else over it - but it doesn't
have a mould preventer so will probably become green stained.

Can anybody suggest a paint? preferably not one that cracks or peels and
needs scraping down before recoating.

thanks

Davy

The best white Mildew Proof exterior paint is Zinsser Perma but its
ridiculously expensive
http://www.decoratingdirect.co.uk/viewprod/z/ZINPWEP/
I use sadolin Superdec
http://www.sadolin.co.uk/professiona...rdec/index.htm
it just needs a quick recoat every few years to keep it looking good and is
reasonably priced.


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"Davy" wrote in message
...
I need to paint white some planned-wood picket fencing . I've done a
couple
of panels using acrylic primer with nothing else over it - but it
doesn't
have a mould preventer so will probably become green stained.

Can anybody suggest a paint? preferably not one that cracks or peels and
needs scraping down before recoating.

thanks

Davy

The best white Mildew Proof exterior paint is Zinsser Perma but its
ridiculously expensive
http://www.decoratingdirect.co.uk/viewprod/z/ZINPWEP/
I use sadolin Superdec
http://www.sadolin.co.uk/professiona...rdec/index.htm
it just needs a quick recoat every few years to keep it looking good and
is
reasonably priced.
Mark,
I like the look of the Zinsser; only about 20% more expensive than Sadolin.
But needs a Zinsser primer coat in addition to 2 top coats - so three days
work!
Encouraged by the Sadolin Superdec, especially since you recommend it from
experience. What usually prompts you to recoat it? - dirt, black mould,
flaking? or what?
I am a bit surprised that there are no British manufacturers of mildew
resistant paint.
thanks Davy

"Mark" wrote in message
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"Davy" wrote in message
...
I need to paint white some planned-wood picket fencing . I've done a
couple
of panels using acrylic primer with nothing else over it - but it
doesn't
have a mould preventer so will probably become green stained.

Can anybody suggest a paint? preferably not one that cracks or peels and
needs scraping down before recoating.

thanks

Davy

The best white Mildew Proof exterior paint is Zinsser Perma but its
ridiculously expensive
http://www.decoratingdirect.co.uk/viewprod/z/ZINPWEP/
I use sadolin Superdec
http://www.sadolin.co.uk/professiona...rdec/index.htm
it just needs a quick recoat every few years to keep it looking good and
is
reasonably priced.

The Zinsser looked like a premium price (£12 per litre) premium product
until I did an internet search and found that American hardware stores sell
it for approx £6 per litre ! Another example of rip-off Britain?

Davy

Davy wrote in message
I need to paint white some planned-wood picket fencing . I've done a
couple
of panels using acrylic primer with nothing else over it -


Encouraged by the Sadolin Superdec, especially since you recommend it from
experience. What usually prompts you to recoat it? - dirt, black mould,
flaking? or what?

thanks Davy



It doesn't crack or flake badly just seems to wear off and look tired after
3-4 years, the Sadolin is easy to apply and quick drying [1] so its easy to
give it another refresher coat.
I love the look of exterior painted wood but only if it looks pristine.

[1] I now use Linseed paints on windows, but they are expensive, take an age
to dry, quite hard to apply as you can only put on a very thin coat, so not
really suitable for picket fencing.


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