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Best latex interior and exterior enamel?

9 years ago

I have a very old home with the original wood doublehung windows as well as lots of interior wood molding. What are recommendations for a really durable latex enamel for both exterior and interior windows, doors, thresholds, etc. I have been using SW Emerald on the eaves/soffits and have been very happy with it, but thought an enamel would be best for high traffic surfaces.

I have heards lots here on the forum on BM Impervo...how does it compare to SW latex enamel?

Any recommendations, insights, etc would be greatly appreciated!

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Christopher Nelson Wallcovering and Painting
9 years ago
read this

Here is a link that might be useful: enamal paint
rosesr4me
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9 years ago
Thanks christophern...it is a very informative website..
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rwiegand
9 years ago
Been quite happy with the alkyd Impervo supplemented with Penetrol to improve brushability. Haven't done a side-by-side with SW.

Sorry, just re-read you're looking for latex. Wouldn't touch the stuff for woodwork, no matter the brand. Past experience has been disastrously bad, with rubbery films that never really get hard and at times even peel off in sheets.
paintguy22
9 years ago
Latex would only peel away in sheets if your prep work was skipped.

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