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Apply a coat of exterior paint over the interior paint to protect the finish and to discourage mildew growth on the paint film.

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In modern paints there really isn't much difference between a good interior and an exterior primer. However if you are concerned, simply paint over it with exterior primer.

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Q: What should you do if your new exterior door was painted with 2 coats of interior paint by accident?
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Can you use decking paint on interior wood floor?

No, you should not use any exterior coating product on an interior surface, for a couple of reasons: (1) Exterior products are made to expand and contract with temperature extremes, so they are more rubbery - they will not stand up to the greater abuse of interior use; and (2) Most exterior products contain mildewcides and fungicides, which put off toxic fumes - indoors, these fumes can be concentrated and could cause illness.


What can you do if you accidentally used interior paint on an exterior surface?

It depends on the quality of the interior paint. If it's 100% acrylic interior paint, It should be fine outside if it's not in an area that is prone to mildew. If it is, you'll need to clean it with chlorine more often. If it is not a high end interior paint, it won't last long outside, especially on wood. If you're not in a cold weather area, you might get three to five years out of it. If you're in an area prone to freezing, it won't be that long. You need to repaint it while it is till a sound surface, otherwise you're making more work for yourself. Your other option is to just paint over it with an exterior paint if you want to do something about it now. Depending on the quality of the paint, this may be your best option since there will be a minimum of prep because the surface is already clean and sound.


What kind of exterior window sealant should you use?

YOU SHOULD USE CLEAR SILKAFLEX OR VULCOM SEALENT OR CLEAR EXTERIOR SILICONE SEALENT.


Can you use outdoor primer paint indoors?

You shouldn't. Primers are made to adhere to a surface and/or bind loose particles. Interior paint, and some exterior paints for that matter, could easily become detached from wood and stucco over time and won't hold back tannin stains on wood. If you are painting over a clean, sound surface that's over a month old, then you can get away with using two coats of 100% acrylic exterior paint.


What is so special about clear acrylic?

Clear acrylic is used for interior and exterior designs. They are easily managed and simple to clean. It is a petroleum based product which should be handled with care and should not be cleaned with heavy cleaning products, which may cause markings and damage to the acrylic form.

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How do you make a Kwikset exterior doorknob fit tight?

There are 2 screws on the interior part of the doorknob they should be hand tight with a screwdriver and that should do it.


What should be put on interior walls under the drywall?

If is an exterior wall, insulation, otherwise bare studs walls are fine.


What is an exterior angle and a interior angle?

Interior is inside the triangle, box or whatever shape you have. Exterior angles are created by lines that extend past the confines of the shape. An example of an exterior angle would be the angle the table makes with a triangular prism sitting on top of it (should be greater than 90 degrees in this example). An interior angle angle is the angle created by the prism itself (Should be less than 90 degrees in this example).ha just kiddin dats not the right answer


What is the angle sum of a hexagon?

The 6 interior angles of a hexagon add up to 720 degrees.


How do you repair an exterior door handle on a 1988 Chevy Monte Carlo?

Should be able to access after removing interior door panel


Can you use decking paint on interior wood floor?

No, you should not use any exterior coating product on an interior surface, for a couple of reasons: (1) Exterior products are made to expand and contract with temperature extremes, so they are more rubbery - they will not stand up to the greater abuse of interior use; and (2) Most exterior products contain mildewcides and fungicides, which put off toxic fumes - indoors, these fumes can be concentrated and could cause illness.


Should reflective side of fan fold insulation face toward interior or exterior of house?

The foil should face out, as it is a thermal block and should deflect heat before it enters the wall cavity.


How many sides does a regular polygon have if its exterior angles are 10 degrees each?

The exterior angle is defined as the supplement to the interior angle. Intuitively it should be the whole of the exterior part of the angle - that is, 360 deg minus the interior angle. As a result of this definition, the question of reflex angles does not arise. Also, the sum of all the exterior angles of a polygon is 360 deg so if each one is 10 degrees, there must be 360/10 = 36 angles and so 36 sides.


Calculate projection of a window from the exterior wall finish?

The window frame should be flush with the exterior wall cladding.If the frame is in negative to the interior wall linings,then you will need to pack out flush with those linings.The sill of the window must project past the line of the exterior cladding by at least 40mm-50mm.


Ford escort 1999-reasons why right turn signal exterior does not work however hyperblinking turn signal in interior?

When this happens, it means the exterior light has burned out - the light on the inside is blinking faster as a warning. I've been through this several times. Replace the exterior bulb and the blinker should return to normal.


Exterior angle of a triangle?

Exterior Angle Theorem Exterior angle of a triangle An exterior angle of a triangle is the angle formed by a side of the triangle and the extension of an adjacent side. In other words, it is the angle that is formed when you extend one of the sides of the triangle to create a new line, and then measure the angle between that new line and the adjacent side of the original triangle. Each triangle has three exterior angles, one at each vertex of the triangle. The measure of each exterior angle is equal to the sum of the measures of the two interior angles that are not adjacent to it. This is known as the Exterior Angle Theorem. For example, in the triangle below, the exterior angle at vertex C is equal to the sum of the measures of angles A and B So, angle ACB (the exterior angle at vertex C) is equal to the sum of angles A and B. Recomended for you: 𝕨𝕨𝕨.𝕕𝕚𝕘𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕠𝕣𝕖𝟚𝟜.𝕔𝕠𝕞/𝕣𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕣/𝟛𝟚𝟝𝟞𝟝𝟠/ℂ𝕠𝕝𝕝𝕖𝕟ℂ𝕠𝕒𝕝/