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How To Refinish Wood Siding With Latex Paints

Informally Refereed
Authors: E. A. Mraz
Year: 1976
Type: Research Note
Station: Forest Products Laboratory
Source: (Research note FPL ; 0232):2 p.

Abstract

Every homeowner with painted wood siding and trim at some time faces the job of repainting. In this note a simple test is described to determine whether an old surface will form a satisfactory bond with latex paints, and suggestions are given on preparing the surface to achieve a satisfactory bond.

Keywords

Surface, Weatherin, Film, Failur, Sandin, Chal, Tri, Repainting, Water repellent preservatives, Primers, Caulk

Citation

Mraz, E. A. 1976. How To Refinish Wood Siding With Latex Paints. (Research note FPL ; 0232):2 p.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/research/treesearch/5863