Beside prep, knowing the substrate is very much key to proper paint choice,
Exterior House Painting Ongoing
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Not sure if I follow. Are you implying that certain substrates are less prone to deterioration and therefore, you can get away with using a lesser quality paint?
No
And somewhat yes
All latex paints seem to bond very well to cement and fiber siding. So no superior paint needed for that. Yet cedar and other woods can be very particular about paint choice. Because if a paint isn’t bonding well not much else matters .
Concrete siding is inherently resistant to water in the sense you can soak it in water and it won’t be damaged so in a way yes correct.
Super Paint will bond well and last and look fine for 15 years with regular cleaning
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Not judging, but...
Only kidding!!!! (But Zee was thinking it)
Only kidding!!!! (But Zee was thinking it)
Back was never lawn just field grass
I'm the last person to take landscaping advice from.
But you are solid on ZT blades!
I've painted my house exterior twice with Super Paint and it's held up very well in Colorado sun which can be a challenge. The first one lasted about 20 years which I think is decent.
Paint .................Life expectancy*
Super ................... 7-10yrs
Emerald.................15+ yrs.
* Home owner's.
You're good Pab's. Benjamin Moore if you intend to live past 15 years. We are all behind YOU spending more money.
https://facadecolorizer.com/us/blog/sw-superpaint-vs-emerald-exterior-2026
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Absolute perfection. Like new. No joke, those microfiber rollers are magic. They hold a lot of paint, make a perfect surface finish and get into all the stucco nooks and crannies. Way better looking up close than spraying. And a whole bunch easier than the large rollers. Did I mention it's fast???
Would BITOG readers favor oil-based paint? : )
That link smells like an AI generated page.Paint .................Life expectancy*
Super ................... 7-10yrs
Emerald.................15+ yrs.
* Home owner's.
You're good Pab's. Benjamin Moore if you intend to live past 15 years. We are all behind YOU spending more money.
https://facadecolorizer.com/us/blog/sw-superpaint-vs-emerald-exterior-2026
Anyway, ymmv but I haven’t seen any paint job (premium or not) on my street look great after 7 years. Maybe it has to do with the reformulation of paints for lower VOC’s? No idea.
So I’m naturally wary of using entry-level paint when the materials cost of the job is a single digit component of the overall job.
Super Paint isn’t entry level
Light color and Hardiplank and less sunlight here.
Light color and Hardiplank and less sunlight here.
Not even a chuckle? I'm dying here. Try the veal and don't forget to tip your waiter.
Not on Hardiplank!
I guess my attempt at humour was too subtle.
I got it and was joking sorta but yes OIL paint
He has one older faulty sprayer but is proud stubborn about it!