Paint???

[OldDog]

Should I use oil base or latex to paint my trimwork?

For some unknown reason I just feel I should use oil base?

Thanks ahead of time,
Bruce

[rakuz66]

Piggy backing onthis subject, What type of paint would one use when painting exterior T-111 siding?

[PEG688]

What species of wood , whats the moisture content? Is the T1-11 a plywood or LP type of T1-11?


Basically you need to start with clean, dry wood, or LP. Then prime with a good primer, generally a oil based primer. Then the top coats , generally at least two , are applied over that dry primer.


With true plywood T1-11 IMO a solid body , or semi transparent stain will last longer and be easier to prep the next time it needs done. The down sides of stains are color selection and they may not last as long as paint IF you can get the paint to stick. Paint seems to fail more on T1-11.

You did put a building wrap behind the T1-11 didn't you? Over the studs before you applied the T1-11.  IF NOT for sure do the stain as the moisture from inside will push the paint right off as it makes it way out.   

[apaknad]

i had very good performance from a solid stain(water based) years ago on my old house. used a sprayer and did not back brush but i prepped real good.

[r8ingbull]

For the trimwork, use an oil based primer and two coats of good quality semi-gloss latex paint.

The oil-based primer will soak into the wood and not raise the grain like a latex primer will.  Make sure you follow the dry time directions exactly, including humidity and temp levels.

[MountainDon]

Basically you need to start with clean, dry wood....

A painter acquaintance says that a moisture meter is a great investment as you will then know for certain if the wood is dry enough to accept paint.

I believe I'm correct in stating that ideally 12% is the max moisture for painting wood.

[davidj]

I used oil-based paint for the wood in my bathroom remodel and have been very happy with it - a smoother finish than the latex and very resilient to knocks. It cost more and was more effort to use, not least of all because you can only buy it by the quart in CA.  Going with oil-based in the bathroom and kitchen, but Latex in lower-use/lower moisture areas, seems like a reasonable compromise.