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5. What "Wash. state Desk Jet" said. ^ You might also consider a SOLID-color acrylic stain.

Reply to Paper Roses (Original post)

Thu Apr 5, 2012, 01:04 PM

Apr 2012

It depends, to some degree, on what type of wood your "L" is made of, as bleeding-type woods (redwood, cedar, etc.) may bleed tanins at the bare spots where the stain has peeled.

Solid color acrylic stains are designed for application without priming first, and leave a solid color finish which would probably match the house pretty well.

As "Wash. state Desk Jet" suggested, the major paint manufacturers have exterior acrylic paints which do just fine without priming, although they will still probably recommend two coats, for uniformity of appearance and durability.

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Paint? Primer? help. [View all] Paper Roses Apr 2012 OP

This is not one area that I would try to cut costs Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #1

I've never regretted using primer. ZenLefty Apr 2012 #2

No, stain can show through the paint Warpy Apr 2012 #3

What you might do is call a paint supplier Wash. state Desk Jet Apr 2012 #4

What "Wash. state Desk Jet" said. ^ You might also consider a SOLID-color acrylic stain. Adsos Letter Apr 2012 #5