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Exterior Wood Paint

hermosok123 - 9-28-2017 at 02:26 PM

Suggestion for brand and where to purchase best product in Mexico Norte. Exposure to heat and salt and sun. The paint will be used in Gonzaga. If not in Mexico which one in the states?

Russ - 9-28-2017 at 02:37 PM

I have been using a solid color Behr Wood Stain(Home Depot) . It doesn't crack or chip like paint. Really easy to restain when needed.
Maybe the Home Depot in Ensenada will have some.

Bob and Susan - 9-28-2017 at 02:50 PM

comex makes great paint...its in san felipe

nothing will last with the harsh sun and salt

don't fight the wave...get it locally

SFandH - 9-28-2017 at 03:04 PM

I'll second Comex paints. I've only bought several quarts of their oil based paint and brushed it on. It's good paint. I had to thin it a bit so it didn't sag on the verticle surfaces. I like their stores, they're all about paint.

AKgringo - 9-28-2017 at 03:07 PM

Surface condition and preparation is as important as the product you are going to apply. Along that line of reasoning, I don't believe that the stain that Russ mentioned is designed to go over a painted surface. What are you painting?

Exterior Wood Paint

hermosok123 - 9-28-2017 at 03:15 PM

older exposed wood now stripped or partially stripped by the last storm.

freediverbrian - 9-28-2017 at 03:32 PM

Go with the Behr solid color stain will last longer than enamel in the heat of Gonzaga, it will hold on top of old paint ,if perviously painted surfaces as are glossy lightly sand. Two coats and it will last for years . I am a Painting Contractor for 25 years and have a house at Papas


bajabuddha - 9-28-2017 at 04:52 PM

Quote: Originally posted by freediverbrian  
Go with the Behr solid color stain will last longer than enamel in the heat of Gonzaga, it will hold on top of old paint ,if perviously painted surfaces as are glossy lightly sand. Two coats and it will last for years . I am a Painting Contractor for 25 years and have a house at Papas




TRIPLE DITTO. Make sure it states "25 years" warranty for exterior paint. Remember, you get what you pay for. Cheap is as cheap does.

Bob and Susan - 9-28-2017 at 04:54 PM

take my word...nothing "lasts for years" down here...

the sun and dirt is brutal

figure 2-3 years
labor isn't that much to re-coat

paint is heavy...buy locally and don't haul it

mtgoat666 - 9-28-2017 at 05:24 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Bob and Susan  
take my word...nothing "lasts for years" down here...

the sun and dirt is brutal

figure 2-3 years
labor isn't that much to re-coat

paint is heavy...buy locally and don't haul it


susan,
if you are going to paint every 2 years, might as well use the cheap stuff. if you recoat every 2 years, just use old fashioned white wash.

surfhat - 9-29-2017 at 10:13 AM

There is a local finish sold and distributed in the UTC area on Eastgate Mall called TWP. Total Wood Protection. It is by far the most durable exterior finish product on the market that is still allowed to be sold in California. Thanks to all here.


Russ - 9-29-2017 at 11:46 AM

Goat, B&S run a B&B and appearances are important so they have a reason to do more upkeep than a regular home owners. Also that may qualify them as experts too. Your comment was offensive to me and it wasn't pointed at me so maybe you could take some time before posting. Unless, of course, it was meant to be offensive then maybe you'd consider not posting at all.

freediverbrian - 9-30-2017 at 10:39 AM

Goat, white wash? Who are Samuel Clemens telling us a tale about Mark Twain and a fence

Alm - 9-30-2017 at 05:18 PM

I don't recall the OP clarifying whether it was a B&B or a regular home, hence - why not a whitewash. Though peeling would be less conspicuous on light brown-ish colors than on whitewash. Might squeeze another year out of this, before it becomes really ugly. Probably same reason why they paint corrugated metal in red or brown :)

freediverbrian - 9-30-2017 at 07:39 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Alm  
I don't recall the OP clarifying whether it was a B&B or a regular home, hence - why not a whitewash. Though peeling would be less conspicuous on light brown-ish colors than on whitewash. Might squeeze another year out of this, before it becomes really ugly. Probably same reason why they paint corrugated metal in red or brown :)




I am amazed ??? Why not white wash ??? Why not ride a horse to work , why not use rabbit ears on your TV , why not telegraph in stead of text, use the better and longer lasting materials that available today


mtgoat666 - 9-30-2017 at 08:36 PM

White wash is actually a pretty good coating, cheap too.

Alm - 10-1-2017 at 12:52 PM

I am amazed ???

Indicative, no questions marks required, unless you are questioning yourself.

Why not white wash ???

I had some answer in mind against whitewash, but hoped to hear confirmation - other than repeating the question.

why not use rabbit ears on your TV

Outdoor directional antennas are still common where there is no cable. Or when watching TV is so unimportant that paying for cable doesn't make sense. There would've been more of them, but Baja terrain gets in the way in some areas. Though Baja OTA programming is a joke.

why not telegraph in stead of text

Apples to oranges. Emergency communication is one thing, daily contact is another. Some people are asking "why GPS mappers when there is Googlemaps". There still exist places with no cell connection, - just about 50% of Baja.

use the better and longer lasting materials that available today

Yay... as long as the appearance vs cost vs pains of re-coating is to the owner's satisfaction...

wessongroup - 10-1-2017 at 01:09 PM

IF appearance isn't a consideration ... perhaps Creosote :biggrin::biggrin:

freediverbrian - 10-1-2017 at 05:52 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Alm  
I am amazed ???

Indicative, no questions marks required, unless you are questioning yourself.

Why not white wash ???

I had some answer in mind against whitewash, but hoped to hear confirmation - other than repeating the question.

why not use rabbit ears on your TV

Outdoor directional antennas are still common where there is no cable. Or when watching TV is so unimportant that paying for cable doesn't make sense. There would've been more of them, but Baja terrain gets in the way in some areas. Though Baja OTA programming is a joke.

why not telegraph in stead of text

Apples to oranges. Emergency communication is one thing, daily contact is another. Some people are asking "why GPS mappers when there is Googlemaps". There still exist places with no cell connection, - just about 50% of Baja.

use the better and longer lasting materials that available today

Yay... as long as the appearance vs cost vs pains of re-coating is to the owner's satisfaction...




I was not being literal it is called a hyperbole, exaggerating to make a point. It's call humor. Lots of people on this board could use a sense humor!!!

[Edited on 10-2-2017 by freediverbrian]

[Edited on 10-2-2017 by freediverbrian]