Oil or Latex

[fred1949]

Could you clear up a paint question for me. It used to be a oil primer was best with a latex paint over that. Which is better now oil or latex primer, I think latex has improved but how much?

Thank you,
Fred

[lonestarheir]

What are you trying to paint?

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[fred1949]

I am painting exterior treated pine 2X6 railing caps.

Thanks for helping,
Fred

[X Y Scaling]

Hi Fred,
I was waiting for an expert to comment, but in the meantime. I'll tell you what I discovered in my search for the same answer.

I have installed three 6" X 6" Yellow-wood posts on my back porch. I guess that's the "new" name for teated wood that we used to know as Wolmanized. Anyway, I found that the very best primer is oil based. Especially if the wood has knots or if it tends to run sap a bit. After the primer dried overnight, I then painted over that primeer with a top quality latex semigloss exterior paint.
Now that I've answered, maybe an expert will add his or her professional opinion.[8D]
See ya, Tom

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[fred1949]

Thanks for the info.

Fred