What is the best way to paint my siding?
Although we use the best products possible for our siding, the life of your new siding depends greatly on the paint job it gets. You must use a good quality primer/sealer and a high quality top coat that is compatible with the primer to get the best results. Make sure the edges are primed/sealed BEFORE installation. Once your siding is installed it is impossible to seal the edges properly. Use top quality coatings and follow manufacturer’s instructions. All edges should be sealed. The prime coat is the most important coat. Oil/alkyd primers are recommended; latex primers also work well. The surface should be clean and dry before painting. Do not apply too thin a prime coat. The primer should be applied to yield about 1 mil dry film thickness. Apply within the spreading range recommended by the manufacturer to obtain proper thickness. Top Coats To insure compatibility between the topcoat finish and the primer, both should be from the same manufacturer. For best results, follow the manuf
