Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

DIY & Home Improvement

Hassin Bin Sober

(27,017 posts)

9. Use a good quality paint.

Reply to Arugula Latte (Original post)

Sun Jul 28, 2013, 10:06 PM

Jul 2013

The pros don't use Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams because they enjoy spending extra money. They do it to save labor of unnecessary extra coats. For pros, time is money. For non-pros time is bad backs, blisters, sweat and tears.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

18 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Any advice on DIY exterior house painting? [View all] Arugula Latte Jul 2013 OP

The better the prep pscot Jul 2013 #1

Thanks. Arugula Latte Jul 2013 #4

Also do the hard to reach spots you're dreading first Warpy Jul 2013 #7

First, find out what kind of paint is on the house now - latex or oil-base. mbperrin Jul 2013 #2

Thanks. Good to know!! Arugula Latte Jul 2013 #5

I would seriously avoid painting oil over latex, especially on an exterior. Adsos Letter Jul 2013 #11

Guy is sitting in a bar... RevStPatrick Jul 2013 #3

Hah! Good thinking, dude! Arugula Latte Jul 2013 #6

It's generally easier to paint your trim first and cut the wall paint up to the trim Fumesucker Jul 2013 #8

Good to know! Thanks! Arugula Latte Jul 2013 #12

Use a good quality paint. Hassin Bin Sober Jul 2013 #9

Over a period of 35 years, our company used (primarily) Sherwin-Williams for exterior work Adsos Letter Jul 2013 #10

Makes sense, thanks. Arugula Latte Jul 2013 #13

What style is your house? Adsos Letter Jul 2013 #14

Entirely wood, with a concrete base. Arugula Latte Jul 2013 #15

My husband found a very easy way to paint the house. Lugnut Jul 2013 #16

Thanks. I am going to make sure we prep enough. Arugula Latte Jul 2013 #17

Mine is too. Lugnut Aug 2013 #18