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Which paint is best for wooden (plywood?? I think) soffit where the paint is peeling?
Anonymous user 15/03/2024 - 2.55 PM
The soffits on my house have peeling paint and bare wood - I think it is plywood but not sure. what sort of paint should I use to try to protect the wood? The fascia and guttering is plastic. Any advice would be gratefully received!
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Anonymous user
Hi wood paint is fine just make sure you undecorate it first for better lasting effect.
Answered28 March 2020
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True colours
Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Hi.
First of all I would clean your plastic guttering and fascia before painting the soffit. Just some simple sugar soap and water. Prepare the soffit by scraping, filling and sanding if needed. I would use a good quality oil based exterior undercoat followed by a good quality oil based exterior topcoat. The job will take longer using oil based products but will leave you with a better finished job.
Hope this helps.
Answered29 March 2020
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A & B Builders
Rating: 4.9 out of 5
You need oil based undercoat and a oil based eggshell paint so it want peel when son gets on it
Answered2 April 2020
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Anonymous user
wood paint fine just make sure it has a good undercoat, if you want a less maintenance fascia can always get uPVC, i personally think it looks better
Answered2 April 2020
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