Zinsser 02000 Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Water-Based Primer, 5-Gallon Pail (Tools & Home Improvement)

   When we set about restoring a 100-year-old farmhouse in a region where weather is often a home improvement deal-killer, we knew we were in for an uphill climb. There are many homes in the area of similar age and condition, and the usual restoration method generally involves vinyl siding. Although it's fine for some, we just didn't like the look or feel of it, and were determined to salvage the solid cedar.Paint was never the problem. There are many varieties and several manufacturers producing quality products that, if properly applied, will last for years, even under the extremes of heat and cold that we so often face. The main concern was finding a really decent primer that was worthy of the paint we'd be applying. This was always the weak link in the chain. We experimented with different brands in a wide price range, and finally found the perfect alternative.Out of desperation, we tried Zinsser's 1-2-3, and we were hooked. Now, we'd never consider another...Read more