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Exterior paint problem latex was put over oil.

May 22, 2011

We purchased a wonderfully white painted cinder block building, only later to find the paint begin peeling. They had put a coat of latex over the old oil paint. Should I power wash off all of the latex or is there a different way? I assume it is best after

Correct blotchy exterior door paint.

May 22, 2011

I stripped & primed my mahogany entry door and painted it red using Valspar exterior latex. It is blotchy with very uneven coverage & brush strokes. It has raised panels with routed trim applied, so brushing seems necessary. Previous finish was red latex and it was applied with no problem.