Christina – The Practical House Painting Guide

Should I use paint or solid stain on old cedar shingles?

July 26, 2009

My house was built in 1825. I live in Gaspesie, Qc near the Gulf of St-Lawrence, across from the water. Lots of wind and sea salt. The exterior of the front part of the house has always been cedar shingles and has been painted several times. The last time was

Painting over latex and oil.

July 18, 2009

I painted a door with latex thinking that the door had never been previously painted. I had been told at the time of purchase that I could paint the door with latex. The paint is wiping off which leads me to believe that the door must have been painted in