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What is the best primer and paint for a 10 yr old concrete wall with stucco finish that has
some minor cracks?
I wish to rejuvenate my 10 year old re-inforced concrete walls with stucco finish that has some hairline cracks where water
may be getting into the walls, but otherwise, is in pretty good condition.... i want to paint it to seal out the moisture in order
to avoid spalding problems... An old friend who was a professional painter for many years had suggested that i should
always use an oil-base primer for any wood or concrete surface that will be exposed to harsh weather elements, and the
oil-base primer is compatible with either oil-base paint or lates paint... but the sales clerk at HomeDepot claims that todays
latex paint and primer are much superior than yesterday's oil-base primer and paint... the HomeDepot sales clerk also
claims oil-based paint may hve a better shine in the beginning, but the color fades very quickly... is there any anyone at
Yahoo who has the technical knowkedge and experience to know who is correct?
5 years ago ( 2007-05-13 04:09:35 +0000 ) Report Abuse
Maikah
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Thanks to you and TC for your helpful replies.
nights51...
Stucco is concrete, Ask about paint for concrete, and all of it is latex, latex is rubber. Which do you think would make a
better seal? I would go with Latex every time on stucco. Two coats of primer and two of latex color. Consumers report did a
comparison of Walmart paint a few years ago, and rated it with the best. It is all I use.
5 years ago ( 2007-05-13 04:20:15 +0000 ) Report Abuse
TC
Dunn-Edwards, Sherwin-Williams, etc. all have websites with lots of information . . . and contact numbers or email
addresses so you can get even more information.
Chief Redbutt
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What is the best primer and paint for a 10 yr old concrete wall with stucco... http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070512210935AAumaqe
NEVER buy cheap paint . . . in view of wholesale and retail margins, packaging and transportation costs, a $15 can of
paint will seldom contain more than $2 or $3 in raw materials. You want to use the best paint available and, if you need to
spend more money to get it, do so --- you won't be sorry.
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