Getting ready to repaint my barn which mostly has T11 siding. I live in the south where we have a lot of mildew, so I wanted something that would be easy to clean or would prevent mildew. I am not necessarily looking for the cheapest pain, as I don't want to have to do this again. Thanks!!
Know of a good barn paint
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SPIKER
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LAB: since you said RE-PAINT might one think it already HAS some paint on it? ifso then you need to check out what kind (latex, enamel or stain) then try and go back with same stuff:
I painted my T1-11 sided barn with paint from Lowes, 7-25 year stuff, needs a 2nd coat this year severe weather stuff, worked well but the t1-11 was very dry and soaked up a bunch, and I only wanted 1 coat this year was / is susposed to be 2nd coat... really needed it then (last fall) but $ was/is too short... /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
Mark M
I painted my T1-11 sided barn with paint from Lowes, 7-25 year stuff, needs a 2nd coat this year severe weather stuff, worked well but the t1-11 was very dry and soaked up a bunch, and I only wanted 1 coat this year was / is susposed to be 2nd coat... really needed it then (last fall) but $ was/is too short... /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
Mark M
rcaretti
Bronze Member
I'm also looking to paint my barn. It's a new board and batten barn. Someone mentioned the possibility of using one of the newer stains as an option, but I haven't heard anything about it.
I'm planning on doing a little online research soon.
I'm planning on doing a little online research soon.
slowrev
Elite Member
You can get mildew resist additive to mix in your paint that will help a lot with the mildew problem.
SPIKER
Elite Member
that stuff I used was/is a vespar brand, with the 7/25 warrenty, which we all know isn't much help and only applies if installed by their profesionals. but it does contain the mildue stop stuff, and is tintable to any color. mine is a Light Blue/grey, (by some other name though)
something like 68.00/5 gallons. price was good for the protection and the quality was great, flowed good and seems to be holding up nice, as a STAIN it penetrates deeper and holds better, my barn has small cracks/fissures in the finish where it is not the finish but the wood under that which has split a bit, the stain does not expand/contract like paint is susposed to but the penetration is susposed to be better for long lasting.... there isn't any flakeing other than some wood fibers that are comming loose. none of these can be seen farther than a few feet away. from a distance it is good look finish.
MarkM
something like 68.00/5 gallons. price was good for the protection and the quality was great, flowed good and seems to be holding up nice, as a STAIN it penetrates deeper and holds better, my barn has small cracks/fissures in the finish where it is not the finish but the wood under that which has split a bit, the stain does not expand/contract like paint is susposed to but the penetration is susposed to be better for long lasting.... there isn't any flakeing other than some wood fibers that are comming loose. none of these can be seen farther than a few feet away. from a distance it is good look finish.
MarkM
SPIKER
Elite Member
that stuff I used was/is a vespar brand, with the 7/25 warrenty, which we all know isn't much help and only applies if installed by their profesionals. but it does contain the mildue stop stuff, and is tintable to any color. mine is a Light Blue/grey, (by some other name though)
something like 68.00/5 gallons. price was good for the protection and the quality was great, flowed good and seems to be holding up nice, as a STAIN it penetrates deeper and holds better, my barn has small cracks/fissures in the finish where it is not the finish but the wood under that which has split a bit, the stain does not expand/contract like paint is susposed to but the penetration is susposed to be better for long lasting.... there isn't any flakeing other than some wood fibers that are comming loose. none of these can be seen farther than a few feet away. from a distance it is good look finish.
http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=104298-000000004-104298
similar but this shows a cedar..
MarkM
something like 68.00/5 gallons. price was good for the protection and the quality was great, flowed good and seems to be holding up nice, as a STAIN it penetrates deeper and holds better, my barn has small cracks/fissures in the finish where it is not the finish but the wood under that which has split a bit, the stain does not expand/contract like paint is susposed to but the penetration is susposed to be better for long lasting.... there isn't any flakeing other than some wood fibers that are comming loose. none of these can be seen farther than a few feet away. from a distance it is good look finish.
http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=104298-000000004-104298
similar but this shows a cedar..
MarkM
DocHeb
Veteran Member
Having 95% of the paint coming off with a pressure washer indicates several possible problems: Poor wood substrate, water intrusion from the back, or very poor quality paint.
Wood that has been exposed to the elements develops an "oxidation" layer similiar to rust. This happens during the construction process, especially if this process is long and drawn-out. It also happens to wood that is exposed as paint flakes off. The wood fibers begin to break down and loose structural strength. The most expensive paint in the world will not bond properly to this layer, and you will be repainting flaking paint in the near future.
The best treatment will include some sanding to remove the loose, oxidized surface layers, and then apply a good primer. I have had good luck with the BIN brand oil base primers. They are relatively low viscosity primers that really penetrate the surface of the wood.
Wood that has been exposed to the elements develops an "oxidation" layer similiar to rust. This happens during the construction process, especially if this process is long and drawn-out. It also happens to wood that is exposed as paint flakes off. The wood fibers begin to break down and loose structural strength. The most expensive paint in the world will not bond properly to this layer, and you will be repainting flaking paint in the near future.
The best treatment will include some sanding to remove the loose, oxidized surface layers, and then apply a good primer. I have had good luck with the BIN brand oil base primers. They are relatively low viscosity primers that really penetrate the surface of the wood.
Knowing something about the folks that used to live here my guess is they used the cheapest paint possible. But then again the barn is 15 years old and I guess that was the original coating. There is no water or other issues. That is why I want to put a good quality paint on this time.