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1. Entry 001Preparing and Repainting Cedar Siding

   • 3. Agree on repairs with the client

     Spot-prime a filler repair for a painted finish. Do not spot-prime beneath a penetrating stain.

   • 5. Confirm dryness and select primer

     On previously painted cedar with sound surrounding paint, spot-prime exposed wood and the entire prepared repair, including exposed sound older coating and transitions where another layer has peeled away. Do not automatically prime the whole house.

2. Entry 012Diagnosing and Correcting Paint Flashing

   • 7. Cut-in bands: level raised brush marks and roll to the edges

     Once the surface is even, spot-prime the sanded areas with a compatible primer.

3. Entry 015Preparing and Painting Exterior Wood Trim and Fascia