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As long as the surface you are painting over is in sound condition, you can apply only one coat of paint. It's been that way long before marketers started tricking people who don't want to do prep into thinking that their paint was special. The truth is that most 100% acrylic paints will adhere fine to just about any painted masonry or wood surface.

However, when you do apply two coats of paint, you're adding more millage or thickness, which means that you are adding more protection. If you want that millage and protection without doing a lot more labor, then look into a high adhesive, high build coating.

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Q: Do you need to double paint the exterior of a house if you use paint and primer mix?
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