When you first apply it, there may be a slight odor but the odor dissipates extremely quickly and doesn’t linger like the odor from most oil-based primers. any recommendations? }. This is an oil-based primer, and it’s a good example with which to begin. Many thanks in advance. "name": "What kind of brushes should I use for primer? This whole-house primer-sealer is a favorite with professionals. It is 25 years old Dulux paint that has held up better than the 4 year old paint job. Zinsser Cover Stain Interior/Exterior Oil Primer – Maximum Shine Primer, 6. You should also look at how thick or thin your primer may be. INSL-X Stix Waterborne – The Hard-Boiled Primer, 9. I have used furniture grade plywood and some pine wood. },{ KILZ Restoration Interior Latex Primer/Sealer – The Anti-Stink Heavy Duty Primer, 5. It should be noted that this is an interior-only primer. For more uniform finish coat coverage, we recommend tinting the primer towards the finish coat color? No, although most types of primers will work with most types of paint. I would sand the door to get the paint and primer off and make sure everything is off and try again. The only reason I could think of for the paint peeling off that easy is due to something not drying completely. "acceptedAnswer": { ", This one does a great job of adhering to most surfaces without sanding. In other words, it is an average option. Repaint using high-quality paint. You should also look at how thick or thin your primer may be. Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Plus – Best budget stain-blocking primer. Most of the negative reviews focus on two problems: A short shelf life and a tendency to be too thin. Hello Mark. Thus, I wouldn’t recommend this one for very large projects. For a topcoat, since the fence wood will be getting a lot of direct sunlight and humidity I would suggest using spar urethane by Minwax or a Marine spar varnish by Rust-Oleum or Totalboat. "text": "The answer to this question will vary by product, and also by your needs. This saves time, and also saves money on sandpaper. I think KILZ Premium is the top overall primer for you, but you may continue reading to find a primer that meets your needs. For the topcoat make sure not to get gloss if you don’t want your fence to be shiny. This means that it can safely be used in small and/or enclosed spaces. If you really want your wooden surfaces to glisten in the sun, this is the product to get. I’m hoping the store will tint either of these gray for me. You can always get something like Zinsser’s Peel Stop primer to help stop the peeling as well. For you, I recommend KILZ Restoration which is a water-based primer and sealer in one. It will give you really good protection from water and the sun and will protect the paint. I appreciate we have probably now got an on-going problem but would like your advise as to the best primer /paint to apply …. It can be applied to smooth and rough surfaces, so you won’t need to waste any time sanding. In contrast, solid stains will completely mask the wood grain, while allowing the wood texture to show through, and the greater its protection will be over time. Try to use paint thinner to remove it, then sand thoroughly again. More importantly, it helps to mask any stains that might be on the surface. When you need some primer, you usually need a lot, and so we won’t deduct any points for that. Most people have remarked on the good coverage provided by this product, giving 75-100 square feet per quart. It adheres to smooth and glossy surfaces like tile with incredible strength and provides a great seal against moisture.