Cement Siding Primer

Our primer is optimized for superior adhesion to 3rd party topcoats.

Cement siding primer.

It is available in a variety of sizes and shapes to match many of the old siding shingles installed over the last 60 years. Gaf weatherside profile12 12. I am partial to sherwin williams loxon concrete and masonry primer for any product that is cement based. Remove dirt and dust from the entire exterior by.

Finish all the cut edges of the. Be sure that all cracks and openings in the siding are sealed with a quality acrylic or siliconized acrylic caulk. Professional painters share the following tips for getting the best results when painting cement board siding. James hardie 8 25 in x 144 in hz10 hardieplank cedarmill fiber cement lap siding.

That being said most painters don t trust the factory applied primer. Factory primed siding has already been primed by the manufacturer so you ll just need to add one or two coats of paint. James hardie developed the first factory applied primer for fiber cement siding. Our distinctive gold primer for hz10 products and green primer for hz5 products are climate tested and engineered to enhance the performance of paint on james hardie fiber cement siding.

Prefinished siding arrives painted and ready for installation so it doesn t require a paint job or other preliminary maintenance. For pricing and availability. Fiber cement siding accessories. Be sure to use paintable caulk.

Weatherside fiber cement siding is the one and weatherside fiber cement siding is the one and only solution for replacing or repairing old asbestos siding shingles. Most fc products come pre primed. Complete all the caulking work. Treat any mildew that is present with a solution of one part bleach to three parts water.

Make sure the cement boards are clean. You may want to buy a gallon and try it out first to see if it is going to be a problem solver for you. Additional primer is not needed field painting guidance. It s a product which can then be topped with epoxy paints lacquers or even products contain solvents such as xylene.

Brand new fiber cement siding arrives prefinished factory primed or unprimed. Before painting vinyl siding scrub with a warm soapy water solution rinse thoroughly and allow plenty of time. Cedar shake or siding as well as redwood is best primed with an exterior oil based wood primer some regions. Mask trim and windows.

Gaf weatherside purity wavy 12 in. Fiber cement siding shingle 18 bundle model 2214000wg view the weatherside fiber cement siding 108 00 bundle 108 00 bundle free delivery. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Cover bushes with drop cloths.

This primer and sealer are designed to bond with a variety of surfaces including most metals fiberglass pvc formica tile glass and glazed brick.