this house is on the ocean and was wondering if it would be protected better with marine paint.
2007-10-06 00:55:36 · 5 answers · asked by munkyman 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Yes you can. Won't really protect much better than a good oil based paint though. Marine paints used to be epoxy, many are now urethane. Some "marine" paint intended for boat hulls contains copper to keep barnacles from attaching to the hull. So if you are worried about barnacles for sure use it. That last was a joke for those without a clue.
2007-10-06 01:19:05 · answer #1 · answered by Charles C 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi, and no you would not be protecting it any better,you'd just be spending allot more money. But if you really wanted to, it wouldn't hurt the wood,or whatever you have. A good quality Exterior paint will protect your home just as well. The secret to it all ,is the preparation before you paint. The sanding, Caulking, puttying, priming with an Good Exterior Oil Based Primer, Letting it completely cure, Then a Good Exterior Paint, Either Oil Based or Water Based ( Oil would hold up better next to the ocean) .Byee your lucky having a house there!
2007-10-06 01:23:50 · answer #2 · answered by Sandyspacecase 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some valid suggestions; and certainly my two cents fits with them. I've owned beach front housing; and the issue might just be in determining the different formulations. As one answer suggests; an Oil based paint may work just as well as marine.
Compare in your shopping though. What might usually be a viable MFG. (Valspar) offering a paint labeled "EXTREME WEATHER" paint; is just Latex. A decent paint store; of a quality brand; even local to the specific area; will offer as much good advice as you'll get from us...no offense to anyone.
Certainly there are formulations more suited to your situation; than just shopping in a generic sense; but no matter; the environment NEVER loses any battle. You'll still have to maintain the structure. It's one reason that so many beach front housing contractors go with pre formed concrete; etc; as opposed to a wood framed house.
Obviously since you already have some manner of siding; I assume not strictly block or concrete; you'll do as well in shopping for whatever offers some level of durability in a warantee; although every disclaimer will likely not include "15 years facing the Ocean."
Steven Wolf
2007-10-06 01:51:38 · answer #3 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Good advice from the other posts. Remember you can use oil over latex but its not a good idea to use latex over oil.
2007-10-06 01:33:13 · answer #4 · answered by joecool 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Sure if you want a high gloss...use it on your screen porch tho.
2007-10-06 01:29:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋