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All About Painting Exterior Hardie Board Siding
Hardie Board is a heavy type of fiberboard made from mechanical pulp. It's also called Hardie Plank siding, concrete siding, cement-fiber siding, and fiber cement cladding. You'll see this siding on many homes in the Chicago suburbs, and, more recently, some artists even use it as a canvas. You can find Hardie Board siding in various finishes, thicknesses, and types to mimic coarse chipboard, plywood, or real wood. Its preparation for painting depends on usage.
Hardie Board colors vary as the siding almost always comes pre-primed to protect it during shipment. When ordering new, it's smart to get a shade close to the color you want your home to be. Cut edges, factory primed and unprimed boards require priming before painting. Read on to learn more about this popular siding material.
New Hardie Board Painting Recommendations
New Hardie Board may come with factory primer applied, but the coating is thin and doesn't cover the edges, so applying an additional primer layer is still necessary. You can use a product like Loxon Masonry Primer by Sherwin-Williams. When it comes to the top-coat, Klasek Painting always uses a high-quality acrylic latex exterior paint. It's essential to use a good brand of paint like Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore, or Behr. That way, your siding is protected, and your paint job will last much longer.
For application, although you can roll on the paint, it's best to spray the boards to get the paint into all the cracks and make sure the entire surface is covered.
Faded Hardie Board Painting Recommendations
One of the reasons Hardie Board is so popular is because it is “hardy.” But the color can fade in the intense heat of our Chicago area. That's why it's important to use good quality paint that resists fading. When it comes time to paint, make sure preparation is thorough. That includes setting any popped nails, scraping any loose or peeling paint, and caulking any significant gaps. On an exterior wall, Hardie Board wicks moisture like a champ, but if it has direct contact with the ground, there can be deterioration. In that case, the damaged section would need repairing or replacing before painting.
Tips For Painting Trim
Once all of the siding is painted, the icing on the cake is the trim work. Make sure the preparation is complete before you apply any paint. Prepping trim can include sanding and scraping off loose paint, caulking any large cracks, and replacing any dry rot. If the trim, doors, spindles, columns, or porch are weathered, it helps to add a primer coat. And for any bare wood or metal, priming is a must. For paint sheen on trim, semi-gloss looks best and stays cleaner too.
Klasek Painting Serving Chicagoland
Klasek Painting has been servicing the beautiful Chicago suburbs for over 30 years. Owner, Pete Klasek, is available to answer any questions you may have about having your Hardie Board siding painting project. Our company is known for its high-quality work, superior products, dependable service, satisfaction guarantee, and on-time completion. We provide and exterior painting services at competitive pricing. If you have a home or commercial property you'd like to have stained or painted, contact Klasek Painting today.