How to Select the Right Paint for Exterior Wood Siding

If you are in the market for home improvement and you would like to paint the wood siding on the exterior of your home but do not know what types of paints that you can use, this article is for you.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. In step 2 you will read about the different types of paints that can be used for your Exterior wood siding without using a sealant or primer before painting. In step 3 you will read the different types of paints that you can use that does require a primer or sealant before painting your exterior wood siding.

2. These are the types of paints that you may use to paint the exterior wood siding of your home without having to use a primer or sealant first: House Paint (Latex), Aluminum Paint (Exterior), Primer, or Undercoat.

3. These are the types of paints that you may use to paint the exterior wood siding of your home that requires a primer, sealant, or undercoat to be applied first: House Paint (Oil Base) or Latex types.

Tips & Warnings

• Please read and follow all warning labels on paint cans before use.