Just wanted a contractor's perspective: I re sided my townhome 3 years ago using Hardi Plank and the Behr Paint with
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Dan's of Central Florida, Inc. on May 29, 2011Hello, Call me "old fashioned" but I just don't trust these new 2-in-1 paints. I advise to remain with the tried and true method of a separate primer and then a finish coat over it.Helpful Reply
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Rosemary C on May 29, 2011Thanks for your insight. Spoke directly with another contractor last week and he too, found the combo paints less durable than the orginal way. Good to know and thanks.Helpful Reply
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Dan's of Central Florida, Inc. on May 29, 2011No problem at all there Rosemary, happy to help. Please let me know how things turn out for you. Good luck!Helpful Reply
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Rosemary C on May 29, 2011will do and thanks again for your response.Helpful Reply
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Adrianne C on Aug 11, 2014A retired paint store manager told me there really isn't any such thing as paint and primer in one. It's just thicker paint.Helpful Reply
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