06-16-2013, 10:17 AM
First question...need to because the paint is failing or the color is not right?
the reason I am asking is that 4 years is an awfully short time if the paint is failing...I would be extra vigilant to make sure the prep work covers any failure to prep that the builder may have done....
If is is a color change thing, Clean the work first (many forget this step & wonder why the paint doesn't stay on!)
next - what TYPE of paint was used before - Oil, latex, acrylic or stain (oil or latex or acrylic)? This will start out your search for the perfect 2nd coat (some paints do not like the other type underneath...) If you are not sure, usually a paint chip will help the experts determine...
As to brand, A good quality paint/stain is the best - here I would also be aware that some paint & stains sit around more than a little bit...so check the date codes...& container for any signs of advanced age...
Of course, with HILO in the Benjamin Moore "Paint what Matters" contest ..... esp. if Hilo places a new coat of paint, how could I not include them???? (plus I really do use their products...our last house interior had their "Aqua Pearl" -our realtor commented that the paint looked new when we sold - 18years after applying it!) but have also used Behr, Thompsons, Sherwin Williams & DutchBoy....so I am not a whole lot of help on brand loyalty...
the reason I am asking is that 4 years is an awfully short time if the paint is failing...I would be extra vigilant to make sure the prep work covers any failure to prep that the builder may have done....
If is is a color change thing, Clean the work first (many forget this step & wonder why the paint doesn't stay on!)
next - what TYPE of paint was used before - Oil, latex, acrylic or stain (oil or latex or acrylic)? This will start out your search for the perfect 2nd coat (some paints do not like the other type underneath...) If you are not sure, usually a paint chip will help the experts determine...
As to brand, A good quality paint/stain is the best - here I would also be aware that some paint & stains sit around more than a little bit...so check the date codes...& container for any signs of advanced age...
Of course, with HILO in the Benjamin Moore "Paint what Matters" contest ..... esp. if Hilo places a new coat of paint, how could I not include them???? (plus I really do use their products...our last house interior had their "Aqua Pearl" -our realtor commented that the paint looked new when we sold - 18years after applying it!) but have also used Behr, Thompsons, Sherwin Williams & DutchBoy....so I am not a whole lot of help on brand loyalty...