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Topic: Locohead, need some painting advice
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Dawgkilla
Knows what it's all about
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posted February 18, 2005 05:28 PM
I am buying a 1904 victorian up here in Sterling and want to strip it down to the wood (get rid of about 10 layers including some lead paint). Is there a method you would recommend more than any other?
Heat gun?
Infra red?
Chemicals?
I do not want to do any sanding...
Thanks!
Dawgkilla
[ February 18, 2005, 05:29 PM: Message edited by: Dawgkilla ]
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Locohead
World Famous Smoke Dancer
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posted February 20, 2005 08:01 PM
HOLY COW!!!!!!!!!! That is a ton of work your talking about undertaking. If I were you I would strongly consider NOT doing all of that work. If it were me I'd power wash the entire house to remove any loose and peeling paint, it also cleans the surface. Next, I'd let the wood dry for a day and then buy some cheap wood scrapers and remove any more loose and peeling paint. After the abuse, any 100 year old paint still stuck to the wood is not likely to fall off anytime soon. Next buy some Peel Stop primer. It is like Elmers glue mixed with clear paint (my description only). There are other brands like Peel Check. Put it on heavy. This product seals down the loose paint edges where it meets raw wood. Next, you need to prime all raw wood with a stain blocking primer (oil-based is cheaper). The old wood might leach water stains or wood oil stains thru the paint (especially if you plan on using white). Caulk the living heck out of the house and then paint.
Remember, a really good prep job is way more important than the paint. Even a cheap paint will last a very long time if the surface is prepared well. This means NO MOISTURE getting to the wood. This is why you need to caulk the living heck out of it.
Lastly, go to a Sherwin Williams store and tell them you would like to buy the products on a cash account out of the Littleton Store. RMHC, Inc. You will save mucho dinero on that account. If you prefer, call me and I'll be happy to ask my local store to make your order for you!!! Good luck bro'!!!! Victorians are a lot of fun to paint. Lots of cool colors too. Also, remember, 3 years ago I drove to Sioux City Iowa to paint for a customer. Sterling is just a hop skip and a jump!!!!!!!! ![[Wink]](wink.gif) Good luck!!!!
WoW!!! Finally a thread where I can actually contribute something I know about! ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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Dawgkilla
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posted February 20, 2005 08:53 PM
Thanks for the input Danny and if I could afford your services I would jump on it.
There is no rush (whole summer) on the painting so I plan on doing it myself and I plan on "donin' it right". The paint is in bad shape and REALLY needs to be completely removed. There is this cool paint remover (http://www.silentpaintremover.com/) that I intend to buy.
I plan on stripping a section at a time and priming it almost immediately (light sanding only if required) to lock out the moisture.
Once I get the whole place stripped and primed I'll spray a couple coats of white and then do the trim. The original owner's great, great granddaughter still lives in the place and says the original colors are hunter green and white so I want to keep it those colors.
I'll post some pics soon!
Thanks again for the help!
Kris "Dawgkilla" Davison
(email yer phone number to javaman_2022@yahoo.com)
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