Painting siding

[papavillars]

I need to have a cabin painted. It has Hardi board siding. I am going to have it painted. Is sprsying it or hand. Painting it better.

 

[Hoover]

If it's been painted in the past and the previous paint is in good condition, spraying will work. Still will need backrolled though. If the siding has never been painted the brush and roll.

 

[1982vett]

Hand painting is a thicker coat. Also, spraying technique makes or breaks a job. Spraying on windy days is a NO! Best of both worlds...what Hoover said; spray and roll. Spraying then rolling out is faster than just rolling...but does take two people to make it truly efficient.

 

[papavillars]

Thanks for the replies

 

[Caustic Burno]

I have quite a bit of Hardy board on this place.
My son used to work for them I got tons of reject stuff.
It would have a corner broke or lumpy primer coat.

I have never had good luck spraying it.

 

[Hoover]

Depending on how old the hardy is, several years ago they had a lime leaching issue, paint didn't want to stick to it

 

[papavillars]

Thanks everyone. I decided on having it hand painted, one coat of primer and two of paint. This should be the last time i have to worry about it. My kids are getting this place, grandkids the other place. I actually sold all my cows so i could tear out and redo the south fence. Always something to keep me busy.

 

[Stonewall Joe]

I need to have a cabin painted. It has Hardi board siding. I am going to have it painted. Is sprsying it or hand. Painting it better.

spraying is better as long as everything is prepped