Painting & Wallpapering/aging wood

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Expert: Laura Mesich - 3/30/2009


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QUESTION: On old wood windows will linseed oil help to hold paint..as oil base primer doesnt seem to help..thanks

ANSWER: I am not sure of what you are asking. Can you give me more specifics.

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QUESTION: On a 70 year old house with wood trim/windows... what wood treatment/paint/primer will help paint to last and not peel after a few months...thanks

Answer
I would wash the wood with a product called TSP and bleach in the water. Than let dry. If there is peeling paint, than scrape. We have been using a product called Peel stop. You can get at Home depot. I would also use a high quality paint like Sherwin Williams Duration. You could use a satin duration exterior. Beyond that I don't know what else we would do.
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Laura Mesich

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I own my own painting and remodeling company for the last 13 years. So, I can answer any questions regarding Painting, remodeling and decorating. I can also help out with advice regarding hiring a contractor, if you are getting a fair price or any Do it yourself questions. I would even like questions that I dont know the answer to so that I can resarch and find out whats best!

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I have had the painting and remodeling company for almost 14 years and have worked at all aspects of it. From actually painting, running the office, sales, ordering, all aspects of the company. I am also a Realtor and am working on my Interior Design degree. So the training that I have had on the design side has tremendously helped me be able to serve my clients

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