Hi,
I’m putting down T&G mahogany decking on my new front porch and am planning to paint. Question is, Should I prime? And if I do, should I prime both sides?
Hi,
I’m putting down T&G mahogany decking on my new front porch and am planning to paint. Question is, Should I prime? And if I do, should I prime both sides?
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Definitely prime both sides with a good oil primer. Even better, prime all 6 sides of each piece. That may not be entirely realistic, but it is a good idea.