Hey guys,
I seem to be missing an earlier issue of FHB that had an article discussing compatibility of paint products and certain techniques, rules to paint by, etc.
My main question; We are using a solid body 100% Acrylic waterborne stain on exterior cedar lap siding. The house is 10 years old, it is in pretty good condition.
We washed all the siding, soffits, fascias with garden hose. Dried 24hrs. scraped and scrubbed with medium bristle plastic scrubbers where needed.
In the areas where there is bare wood, do we need to prime before applying the stain? Is solid body stain really a stain in the true sense of “staining” the wood fibers? We have received conflicting answers from our supplier and a painter we use on larger projects.
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Solid stain is more akin to paint than it is to stain. There is some penetration, but minimal.
If it were mine, I would probably let it dry out some more. You don't say if you are using water based or oil stain, but I've had bad experience when using the oil and having water trapped inside the wood, behind the stain. Can you spell bubbles?
That being said, maybe you should talk to the manufacturer.
Don K.
EJG Homes Renovations - New Construction - Rentals
Reread the OP's second paragraph. Water-based acrylic.Bill