What kind of paint do you use on Hardie board?
acrylic paint
Use 100% acrylic paint or acrylic latex paint. Apply up to two coats of paint. Use a paintable caulk made to bond to fiber cement and your trim.
Do you have to Prime Hardie board before painting?
1. Prepare to paint. Whether you’ve got a ColorPlus finish or custom paint on your existing Hardie siding, you don’t have to use primer when re-painting Hardie. All you should have to do is rinse your siding (use a garden hose – no pressure washers here!) to clean off any dust or dirt.
Can you use a roller to paint Hardie board?
With a 4 or 6 inch Whizz roller, you can paint ALMOST anything that a brush can paint. The roller is great for those long horizontal or vertical stretches of HardiPlank. The roller doesn’t miss as many spots as a brush does.
Should you paint the backside of Hardie board siding?
All sides of the Hardie Board are painted (even the edges) and therefore the entire board is completely sealed. (Although Hardie Board comes from the factory without the back of the board primed, according to James Hardie’s support department, they say you can prime and paint the entire board.)
How often does Hardie board need repainting?
every ten to twenty years
Hardie Plank is also called fiber cement siding. While it’s far heavier than aluminum, vinyl or wood, it is extremely durable and typically only needs a new paint every ten to twenty years for maintenance. It is one of the best materials and long-term solutions for protecting your home.
What is the best primer for Hardie board?
Recommended Paint & Primer Sherwin-Williams Loxon Masonry Primer can be used to prime Hardie Board before painting. We know that Hardie comes pre-primed and they say you have 180 days to apply your top coat, but we usually opt to prime before painting just in case the primer is older than we think it is.
How often does hardiplank need to be painted?
What is Hardie Plank? Hardie Plank is a newer composite material made of concrete substrate. Hardie Plank is also called fiber cement siding. While it’s far heavier than aluminum, vinyl or wood, it is extremely durable and typically only needs a new paint every ten to twenty years for maintenance.
Is all Hardie siding primed?
Recommended Paint & Primer We know that Hardie comes pre-primed and they say you have 180 days to apply your top coat, but we usually opt to prime before painting just in case the primer is older than we think it is.
Does Hardy board need painting?
Since cement board siding is so durable to pests and rot, repair is rarely needed and unlike other siding, hardie plank will never deteriorate. Painting: Hardie board siding is known to retain paint longer than wood. Because it is moisture-resistant, it never swells or rots so the paint never peels, chips or cracks.
Does Hardie board have to be painted?
All sides of the Hardie Board are painted (even the edges) and therefore the entire board is completely sealed. (Although Hardie Board comes from the factory without the back of the board primed, according to James Hardie ’s support department, they say you can prime and paint the entire board.)
How often to paint hardiplank?
Paint HardiPlank siding within installation Time Frame- After installation of primed HardiPlank siding, it is recommended to have it painted within 180 days or roughly 6 months. If your siding is unprimed the time frame shortens to 90 days or 3 months to have surfaces painted.
Can you paint Hardie siding?
So you need to use a paint that’s engineered to work with masonry products. The best way to paint Hardie siding is to do it in a controlled environment, before it’s installed on your home. This is what James Hardie does at the factory and you can have this professionally done for you too.