[wsommariva]

Hi everyone,

Finally going to start my outdoor (deck) foot-rest / storage box project.

I found 3/4" outdoor pine sanded plywood. NOT PT.

Will it take three coats of outdoor paint well? That is will it cover up the flaws in the wood? Project needs to be functional and look good too.

Thanks

 

[mdntrdr]

A couple coats of primer sanded flat followed by a quality exterior paint will look fine. I prefer oil based exterior paints. :smile:

 

[wsommariva]

Ok very good thank you, that is what I will do.

Latex primer ok?

Do I sand between the two primer coats?

 

[mdntrdr]

I would use exterior oil based products from the same company. Sanding the primer is how you will get a smooth finish. Try a sample. :smile:

 

[wsommariva]

OK oil primer it will be.

Think I should practice? You must remember my last project.

 

[mdntrdr]

OK oil primer it will be.

Think I should practice? You must remember my last project.

:laughing: lol, You should always do a finish sample. That way there will be no surprises and you can ensure you will be happy with the finish. :smile:

 

[wsommariva]

I learned the hard way that finishing can be tricky. I just need to remember what I learn.

Thanks very much.

 

[Steve Neul]

The preparation of the project to paint will help as much as the type of paint you use. Make sure all joints are caulked and sealed prior to painting. It doesn't help to put three coats of paint on if water can get under it. As already said using a oil based primer and paint will give you better results but to add to that the glossier finish that you can stand will be more durable. The flattening agents in paint make the finish more permeable to water.

 

[wsommariva]

Ok with the gloss as long as my sister in law likes it.

I'm using outdoor ply and poplar. Also planing on beadboard. I was going to cover every inch inside and out with three coats. What would need to be caulked?

 

[mdntrdr]

Caulk all joints and seams. :smile:

 

[wsommariva]

Ok, what product do I use?

 

[mdntrdr]

I use mostly Sherwin Williams products. Any big-name brand will work. They will have several exterior oil options from homeowner to industrial grade. Pick one that matches your budget. :smile:

 

[wsommariva]

Ok thanks

I'll try the SW store for this project instead of Lowe's.

I should be all set.

 

[HowardAcheson]

Two things. Match the primer to the paint you plan to use. Second, be sure that your primer is exterior rated.

 

[wsommariva]

Yes - I'll go to Sherman Williams and get both the primer and paint at the same time.