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    murphy the cat Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 25, 2007, 08:33 AM
    Staining hardi board siding
    I have hardi board lap siding that is pre primed and I want to know if it will take semi tranparent stain. If I have to go to a solid color stain or a house paint which will hold up better or even absorb into the siding. Thanks
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    Aug 25, 2007, 12:25 PM
    Once the board is primed you are pretty much limited to paint. Expect to pay about $28 per gallon for a very good exterior latex.
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