Exterior paint on the wood panels attached to front side of house just below windows

Hi, my question is how do I repaint the wood panels outside on my front wall, what should I do after sanding it.. pls suggest good/ economical primer and paint..

Asked by Faizan on 7th Jul 2025
Expert Trade Answers
"Hi.
1. After sanding clean the surface
2. Fill cracks and holes where needed
3.apply undercoat ( exterior)
4. Apply 2 costs of the weather shield paint."
Answered on 7th Jul 2025 - Member since Jan 2024 - report
"IF THE OLD PAINT IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE NEW AND ITS IN GOOD CONDITION I WOULD RECOMMEND THE PANNELS LIGHT SANDED AND APPLY NEW PAINT, IF ITS NOT COMPATIBLE I WOULD RECOMMEND A PRIMER BETWEEN OLD PAINT BEFORE APPLYING THE NEW PAINT"
Answered on 7th Jul 2025 - Member since Jan 2025 - report
"DULUX TRADE WEATHERSHIELD PRESERVATIVE PRIMER. FOLLOWED BY WEATHERSHIELD PAINT."
Answered on 7th Jul 2025 - Member since Sep 2024 - report
"Good afternoon After sanding you need to clean the surface to make sure all debris and contaminants are removed
Fill any cracks cracks and holes where needed and
apply a decent base undercoat for exterior finishes
Apply 2 coats the weather shield paint I recommend Dulux"
Answered on 7th Jul 2025 - Member since Jun 2025 - report
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