Exterior paint recommendation, FWIW

[willow_girl]

I recently painted my new lean-to with Kilz exterior red barn paint and was VERY pleased with the results!

This paint is marketed as "self-priming," and whaddaya know, it really is! Two coats were sufficient on raw treated wood and T-111 siding. Very very good coverage, IMO. I was painting on cool days, with temps in the high 50s-60s, and the paint dried as rapidly as if it had been warmer.

A final plus: it cleans up with soap and water ... no need to use turpentine.

Just wanted to pass this information along to anyone who might find it helpful!

[cfabe]

If you don't mine my asking, what was the cost for this paint?

I recently painted a barn and had good results with the Pittsburg Paints Ultra exterior they sell at Menards... but it wasn't cheap.

[willow_girl]

I think it was around $14 a gallon. Wal-Mart.

[salmonslayer]

Did you paint any metal or masonry with it? I have a barn to paint and sure like the idea of self priming.

[willow_girl]

No, other than the nail heads! Sorry I can't advise you on that.

I really like that same brand, I have used the indoors version with good results too.