ᐅ Work on the Base/Foundation at the Garage and Sidewalk Edging
Created on: 21 Aug 2017 12:06
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quiknik
Hello everyone,
I’ve already gathered a lot of information here, but now I need to ask a question.
The paint on my garage is peeling, and I want to apply new paint before winter. I was able to remove the loose parts with a scraper, but there are still some paint remnants that are holding on quite well. The paint is quite thick, I’d estimate about half to one millimeter (0.02 to 0.04 inches) thick. I think it’s just regular base paint, which is probably somewhat thicker? When I scraped it off, large pieces came off, and I even found some insects underneath. Anyway, now I’m not sure if I can just paint over it and how it looks if there are still some old paint spots remaining. I probably shouldn’t use a pressure washer, but somehow I need to clean it before painting. There is also a fair amount of moss further down. I have the same problem on the fence base along the walkway. I’d like to paint the garage at the same time. There are a few peeling spots and some cracks, but in some areas, the paint is still holding up quite well.
I’d like to know how you would approach this? It doesn’t have to look perfect but should be practical to protect the plaster and stone. By the way, the plaster is slightly sandy but still firm.
I’ve attached some pictures.
I’ve already gathered a lot of information here, but now I need to ask a question.
The paint on my garage is peeling, and I want to apply new paint before winter. I was able to remove the loose parts with a scraper, but there are still some paint remnants that are holding on quite well. The paint is quite thick, I’d estimate about half to one millimeter (0.02 to 0.04 inches) thick. I think it’s just regular base paint, which is probably somewhat thicker? When I scraped it off, large pieces came off, and I even found some insects underneath. Anyway, now I’m not sure if I can just paint over it and how it looks if there are still some old paint spots remaining. I probably shouldn’t use a pressure washer, but somehow I need to clean it before painting. There is also a fair amount of moss further down. I have the same problem on the fence base along the walkway. I’d like to paint the garage at the same time. There are a few peeling spots and some cracks, but in some areas, the paint is still holding up quite well.
I’d like to know how you would approach this? It doesn’t have to look perfect but should be practical to protect the plaster and stone. By the way, the plaster is slightly sandy but still firm.
I’ve attached some pictures.
All right, thanks for the tip. I will definitely give it a try. If it doesn’t work out, I can still use it for my garage door. What I’m not quite clear on is that the datasheet says, “Wood darkens when treated with Dilunett and must be neutralized and lightened immediately after removal using Owatrol Net-Trol. Later lightening is often only partial. Neutralization is recommended on all surfaces, especially before any new coatings are applied.” So, do I have to order that product as well, or is that unnecessary if I’m going to paint right away? Otherwise, I guess a drop of paint might never properly adhere.
