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ThisOldCabinNJ
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# Posted: 25 Aug 2023 12:42
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Hello Fellow Cabin Junkies

I have to replace some of the 1x boards that make up the siding at the gable end of my roof; its a board and batten setup if you're familiar. Can anyone suggest a good exterior primer I should be using for the raw material? Its been a hot minute since i've been in the painting trade but in years past we always used Kilz oil based primer. Is this still a good option or are there better exterior primers available? Just curious before I go buying a quart of paint I potentially can't return.

I've even heard of folks shellacing the boards first then priming. The top coat will be whatever good exterior paint I can get to match what's there.

thanks

gcrank1
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# Posted: 26 Aug 2023 10:16
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Go to a 'farm store' and find out what they have to use on farm buildings?

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