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You can use regular latex house paint to protect the trunk and to detect any damage that might occur although there are other special paints that are also insecticides , that kill and repel ants and other destructive bugs.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoyou should use latex paint
There was a time the answer to that question would have been unequivocally oil based paint. These days there are many quality exterior grade latex and acrylic paints that will do an excellent job and still be environmentally acceptable.
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Can you paint the exterior of your above ground pool if so what kind of paint should be used?
You can paint the exterior of your above ground pool. You will first have to clean it and use sand paper to lightly scruff the surface. You should use an exterior primer to prime the surface, and then an exterior paint designed for the type of surface your are painting to paint it.
What type of paint should be used on a set in theatre?
latex paint is more commonly used
What type of paint is used for exterior house shutters?
It is basically what ever you prefer. In my opinion, semi-gloss can look cheap and a bit gaudy. I would go with the satin.
How much to charge to paint a 2900 square foot house exterior?
It depends on the region, the design of the house, the type of paint used and how hungry the painter is. For a rough estimate, determine the amount of paint neede and multiply that times two to four to get labor cost.
Can interior primer be used on exterior wood?
It is best to use an exterior primer outside, rather than an interior. While, the interior paint will work, it does not have the same protection such as UV protection, and fungicide protection that is found in exterior paints.
Can you paint the exterior of your above ground pool if so what kind of paint should be used?
You can paint the exterior of your above ground pool. You will first have to clean it and use sand paper to lightly scruff the surface. You should use an exterior primer to prime the surface, and then an exterior paint designed for the type of surface your are painting to paint it.
What type of paint should be used on a set in theatre?
latex paint is more commonly used
What type of paint should be used to paint flowers on an acrylic bowl?
Oil
What type of paint is used for exterior house shutters?
It is basically what ever you prefer. In my opinion, semi-gloss can look cheap and a bit gaudy. I would go with the satin.
If a can of paint were burning which type of fire extinguisher should be used?
type B
Cost to paint an exterior door?
Labor costs for paint an exterior of a door depends on several conditions such as location, types of material used and the contractor being used. Cheaper paint alternatives can be had for less than $10 but professional painters can charge well over $100.
How much to charge to paint a 2900 square foot house exterior?
It depends on the region, the design of the house, the type of paint used and how hungry the painter is. For a rough estimate, determine the amount of paint neede and multiply that times two to four to get labor cost.
Can exterior acrylic water based paint be used to paint glasses?
Most acrylic will not adhere well to very shiny surfaces.
Can interior primer be used on exterior wood?
It is best to use an exterior primer outside, rather than an interior. While, the interior paint will work, it does not have the same protection such as UV protection, and fungicide protection that is found in exterior paints.
Can exterior paint be used on glass?
No, it shouldn't be used on surfaces like glass. It will have no real adhesion when it finally cures, and will soon flake off.
Can spray paint be used as a vehicle exterior coating?
Yes. Most vehicles are spray painted
What type of paint acrylic or wood exterior paint do you use to paint a new security screen door frame?
AnswerPersonally, I have never seen a screen door used for security. but if the door is out side, use exterior paint. they come in water and oil bases. If the door has nothing on it now, you will have to prime it first.first of all that is not the question so if you want to give advice go back to school first and the question was what do paint contain for you dumbies out there who believe this answer and it has nothing to do with your question go back to school with this person or stay in school and personally you have bad taste come on now exterior paint lolz
