Pressure-treated

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Quoddy

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Apr 1, 2009
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Hunter 260 Maine
Thanks for the ideas on exterior wood. Now here’s another question. What treatment will cover pressure-treated wood? Regular latex exterior paint tends to fall off quite quickly.
 
Sep 20, 2006
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Oday 20 Seneca Lake
i don't have experiance with that on a boat, but i would probably try using an exterior primer like kilz before painting with latex.
 

Ross

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Jun 15, 2004
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Islander/Wayfairer 30 sail number 25 Perryville,Md.
Pressure treated wood is usually southern yellow pine and it doesn't take and hold paint well. There are some acrylic primers that work pretty well. Talk to the people in Shirwin-Williams or one of the other major paint companies.
 

CalebD

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Jun 27, 2006
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Tartan 27' 1967 Nyack, NY
I have had good luck with Cetol Marine (the orangey stuff) over 2" x 4" exterior railings. Not only does it seem to stick well but it changes the color of the wood from green to 'orangey' brown.
 
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