Paint these walls?
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Ikea H
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I want to paint these exterior walls on my deck. Or decorate them so the space looks more entertaining. This is a rental property. If I can paint it what kind of paint do I buy?
Ikea: Use exterior paint! (a light, neutral color is always best)
https://www.homedepot.com/b/Paint-Exterior-Paint/N-5yc1vZcg5u
Lightly sand the primer with 220-grit sandpaper and wipe it clean with tack cloth. Pour paint into the paint tray until the bottom portion of the tray is full. Wet the roller in the paint and apply it to the plywood, always rolling in the direction of the wood grain. Work in small areas, about 2 feet square.
Exterior primer and paint will make it fabulous!
Agree that you need exterior Kilz primer and a latex exterior paint. AFTER YOU GET LANDLORD'S PERMISSION TO PAINT. DON'T MAKE A MESS.
If you have landlord's approval you can prime and paint with a good exterior pain. The paint will make a huge difference if the feel of the area. If the area is not well sealed at the top, you might even want to use marine paint for further protection from weather.
Exterior primer and then exterior paint will work for the space but don't forget to get your landlord's approval to paint and maybe the color too! It's a great space.
Betsy is so smart...get it in writing signed by the landlord and you, without that documentation, you'll be in a world of...well. Yes, take pictures before and after.
Sand and use an exterior paint to match the main property where you are living.
I would go to the hardware store and tell them you're painting an outdoor space and what paint they suggest. There are a lot of exterior paints. I would go for white or a nice light neutral color, which will be cooler and will brighten up the space. For decor, you could do some of those small wall planter pots.
Any paint formulated for outdoors will work great. Most paints now say paint and primer in one, but definitely get a quality primer also, or the unfinished wood will soak up way more paint, and require more coats.
Hello there,
I would suggest you used a garden wood stain used for furniture/ fences etc.
Best of luck with the Landlord!
Looks like you’ve got a lot of great answers.
Those water stains on the lower sections will absolutely bleed through unless you use a Premium Primer, Kilz or Zinzer, specifically for that.
Not all Kilz not Zinzer formulas do the same thing, read the labels, as it’s not cheap primer.
Something that says OUTDOOR on the can for sure
Prime first and paint with Sherwin Williams Exterior paint it is by far the best exterior paint on the market.