That siding is already showing signs of delamination along the bottom (edge takes on a rough appearance + curving outward). T1-11 can hold up fine, as long as it is primed & painted very thoroughly from new. Most critical is along the literal bottom edge (that faces the ground). This is where it takes up moisture and begins the delam process. If this edge is primed & painted very well, that won't happen as long as you keep on top of it every few years or so. But once it begins, you can only postpone the inevitable, or cut it off. I also caulk all nails prior to priming, which is a huge pain but helps seal out moisture. On a previous house, I had sawed 2ft. horizontally off the bottom & replaced with marine-grade plywood, then vapor barrier & Hardieplank lap siding over all. Double-thickness = better R value, quieter too. BUT, this only works if there is sufficient reveal on window casements to allow the extra thickness.
I have had T-111 siding on my stand alone shop 60'x26' for 53 years now have never had a problem I paint the south side of shop every 6 years and the lee side every 8 years ... still looks great ! I use a roller and I do the grooves with a brush , takes time but well worth it
@@jcmartinez3809 medium nap roller... Ive tried thick nap and didnt like how irt worked...I do two to three coats depending how much the siding absorbs
Do you have T1-11 siding on your home? Let us know your very own tips and tricks to maintain this type of siding. Have good or bad experiences? Let us know in the comments below
Can you recommend a good airless sprayer for DIY amateurs? I am painting a 24x24 garage and am weary already just thinking about paintbrushes and rollers!
Thanks. If left unpainted or just stained, does it easily take in water n warp, esp toward bottom? Does it need to be sealed w something before/after stain? Thank u,
We have T1-11 siding which has been stained very dark brown. Do they make a primer for stain ? I would like to change our house color to dark blue stain. Is this possible?
thx for making this video. I am considering using timber oil on my t1-11, have you used that product before on this siding? what I have is all wood I believe but it has treated knot holes if you know what I mean, as well as elliptical cutouts which I presume are where larger knots were removed and then replaced with an elliptical shaped piece of wood. not sure how this will look with the timber oil. any idea? thx :)
Kyak, I haven't used a timber oil on new T1-11 before. I image it will look beautiful but would do a test sample on scrape piece of T1-11 or on in inconspicuous spot on the house to make sure you like the look before proceeding.
@@TribblePaintingCompany btw its 40 yo t1-11 just new to me. was stained at one time but the dark mold spots-pre mindewcide- make it look bad, I did do a spot check and it came out much darker than the adjacent rough cedar planking on another side of the house (common practice in Alaska to use cedar on front and t1-11 on other sides). so I'll do a larger section next spring/summer, after an oxygen bleach scrub and oxalic acid brightener --and hope for the best.
while names like t1-11 siding might seem intimidating, all your painting is wood. Nothing special here besides the way its constructed and attached in sheets to the house. Wood can be painted and even stained so many ways like many other exterior materials. What issues are you encountering with your siding?
@@TribblePaintingCompany Thanks for the quick reply. Reading my initial reply, sorry for coming off as a jerk! I built a tree house for the kids and the walls are T1-11. Trying to decide what primer and paint to use. Going to buy from HD. Was thinking Zinners 1-2-3 for primer and Behr Exterior for top coat, or maybe Kilz and Behr exterior.
That siding is already showing signs of delamination along the bottom (edge takes on a rough appearance + curving outward). T1-11 can hold up fine, as long as it is primed & painted very thoroughly from new. Most critical is along the literal bottom edge (that faces the ground). This is where it takes up moisture and begins the delam process. If this edge is primed & painted very well, that won't happen as long as you keep on top of it every few years or so. But once it begins, you can only postpone the inevitable, or cut it off. I also caulk all nails prior to priming, which is a huge pain but helps seal out moisture.
On a previous house, I had sawed 2ft. horizontally off the bottom & replaced with marine-grade plywood, then vapor barrier & Hardieplank lap siding over all. Double-thickness = better R value, quieter too. BUT, this only works if there is sufficient reveal on window casements to allow the extra thickness.
I have had T-111 siding on my stand alone shop 60'x26' for 53 years now have never had a problem I paint the south side of shop every 6 years and the lee side every 8 years ... still looks great ! I use a roller and I do the grooves with a brush , takes time but well worth it
What type of roller do you use? I’m thinking about painting my shed
@@jcmartinez3809 medium nap roller... Ive tried thick nap and didnt like how irt worked...I do two to three coats depending how much the siding absorbs
Do you have T1-11 siding on your home? Let us know your very own tips and tricks to maintain this type of siding. Have good or bad experiences? Let us know in the comments below
As far as prep, how do you recommend washing it before scraping/ re-painting? Bleach? Power washer? Detergent and brush?
Do u have any tips when painting over nails to have a clean and seamless look ?
Can you recommend a good airless sprayer for DIY amateurs? I am painting a 24x24 garage and am weary already just thinking about paintbrushes and rollers!
Hi Kay, Graco is a good one to use and you can find it at most home improvement stores.
We built an outdoor shower with t1-11. I sealed the outside but forgot the inside and the veneer is splitting. His can i repair that?
Thanks. If left unpainted or just stained, does it easily take in water n warp, esp toward bottom? Does it need to be sealed w something before/after stain? Thank u,
My ceiling is like that and i wanna paint it and leave it white, so i needed to see how best to do it 🤔
What kind of an airless sprayer were you using?
Craco X-5 is a great sprayer.
Um. What about the grooves again?
We have T1-11 siding which has been stained very dark brown. Do they make a primer for stain ? I would like to change our house color to dark blue stain. Is this possible?
Hello! As you want to do a dark over a dark, you should be just fine with two coats of a solid stain without priming.
thx for making this video. I am considering using timber oil on my t1-11, have you used that product before on this siding? what I have is all wood I believe but it has treated knot holes if you know what I mean, as well as elliptical cutouts which I presume are where larger knots were removed and then replaced with an elliptical shaped piece of wood. not sure how this will look with the timber oil. any idea? thx :)
Kyak, I haven't used a timber oil on new T1-11 before. I image it will look beautiful but would do a test sample on scrape piece of T1-11 or on in inconspicuous spot on the house to make sure you like the look before proceeding.
@@TribblePaintingCompany btw its 40 yo t1-11 just new to me. was stained at one time but the dark mold spots-pre mindewcide- make it look bad, I did do a spot check and it came out much darker than the adjacent rough cedar planking on another side of the house (common practice in Alaska to use cedar on front and t1-11 on other sides). so I'll do a larger section next spring/summer, after an oxygen bleach scrub and oxalic acid brightener --and hope for the best.
How well does this type of siding hold up?
Well maintained siding can last for decades and this includes T1-11!
Very bad.
Worst crap you can buy
I've had t-111 siding for over 23 years and have had no problems with it holding up.
My house is nearly 50 years old and it’s still fine.
I am currently painting w/ roller & brush 😂 😂😂
You got this!
Title says how to paint, yet you dont offer any tips of what type of primer or paint. Useless video.
while names like t1-11 siding might seem intimidating, all your painting is wood. Nothing special here besides the way its constructed and attached in sheets to the house. Wood can be painted and even stained so many ways like many other exterior materials. What issues are you encountering with your siding?
@@TribblePaintingCompany Thanks for the quick reply. Reading my initial reply, sorry for coming off as a jerk! I built a tree house for the kids and the walls are T1-11. Trying to decide what primer and paint to use. Going to buy from HD. Was thinking Zinners 1-2-3 for primer and Behr Exterior for top coat, or maybe Kilz and Behr exterior.
For mine I used Zinsser peel bond as primer and behr ultra for paint