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How long does paint last before it needs to be reapplied?
The lifespan of paint varies depending on factors like quality, exposure to elements, and maintenance. Generally, interior paint can last 5-10 years, while exterior paint may need to be reapplied every 5-7 years.
What kind of exterior house paint will last the longest?
Behr paint has the highest customer satisfaction rating on lasting the longest of all exterior paints. Look for paints that have UV ray protection. Behr, for example carries a line that does have that protection.
Can you use interior paint outdoors and seal it to make it weather proof?
No, most interior paints do not have enough freeze-thaw flexibility nor UV resistance to be used successfully outside. If you seal it with an exterior paint, that will take care of the UV issue, however you would want to seal it with a 100% acrylic primer, then coat it with a high grade paint to overcome the freeze-thaw problem. Neither interior nor exterior paints are weatherproof, only weather resistant.
How do you tell if the exterior of your house is painted or stained?
A painted exterior will maintain it's appearance for years with minimal touchups and cleaning. A stained interior will last no more than two years without re-application.
How long is paint expected to last on a surface?
The answer to your question varies widely. . What kind of paint? House, car, boat, masonry? Interior or exterior? Lawn furniture or lawn mower? A clean, well prepared surface....or not? As a general rule the better prepared a surface is the more durable and longer lasting the paint will be. If you had two small pieces of 2x4 and painted the first one with exterior paint then set it outside in direct sunlight. The second one you lightly sanded with 60 or 100 grip sandpaper, wiped all the sanding dust off of it`and then applied a coat of exterior primer, let it dry and then paint it with exterior paint. The paint on the prepared (prepped) piece of wood could last indefinitely. While the paint on the hastily painted first piece would begin to degrade rather quickly in comparison. The sun and an unprepared surface are the most common reasons for paint failure.
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.
Can you use and interior door knob on an exterior door?
You can physically use an interior door knob on an exterior door, but an interior door know isn't designed to hold up in weather conditions and won't last as long. Most interior door knobs don't have as good of a lock as the exterior ones either.
Can you use white cement as exterior paint?
Yes you can use white cement or grey cement as an exterior paint coat it will last 25+ years, you can add powder pigments to it to choose any color you like
What way is there to best treat my wood siding with paint?
First of all you have to go to the paint isle, and look for exterior paint. Then you will look for the outdoor paint that has wood treatment in it. The last thing to do is to pick out your color.
How long does interior paint last?
8-10 years if in a non-smoking environment.
What happens if you use interior latex enamel on exterior window trim?
It will not last long before being weathered off.
Can you put good paint on top of poor paint on interior wall panleing?
Not a good idea if you expect it to last. I would strip it, re-prime it properly then paint it.
