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We have a transportable holiday home in Perth.Exterior is finished in hardiplank.Have added more hardiplank to cover the stumps.Does the unpainted hardiplank need to have some primer put on prior to painting to match in with the existing??
Hi Elizabeth, if the Hardi is a flat white color then it is pre primed and you shouldn't need to prime it before painting. If it is a dull light gray then it is unprimed and needs to be primed. I generally put a primer coat regardless because the factory primer is pretty thin. I hope this information helps feel free to write again regarding this or other matters, sincerely bruce e johnson..bejohnsonconsulting.com
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Bruce E. Johnson
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I can answer any construction related question in regards to carpentry, concrete, drywall, masonry, structural elements of any type of building, residential or commercial. Interior or exterior.
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Custom Commercial and residential buildings. Churches, theaters, schools and auditoriums. Most recently I am working with the Catholic Church on several design build committees. I have a website related to scheduling and project supervision. Although my expertise is more related to multimillion dollar commercial, educational and theatrical projects my generous credentials in residential and remodelling construction make me a viable source of information regarding all forms of building questions.
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