Pre-Finished vs. Primed Siding: Which Option Is Right for Each Project

When remodeling the home's exterior, color is one of the most important decisions your homeowner customers will make. LP^® SmartSide^® Trim & Siding comes in both primed and prefinished options to suit a variety of needs. Which is the best option for each project and customer?

What Is Prefinished Siding?

Just as it sounds, prefinished siding is painted before purchase. This is in contrast to the typical process of installing the siding and then painting it. Prefinished siding takes the painting steps out of the process, saving time.

LP SmartSide Prefinished Siding Colors

LP^® SmartSide^® ExpertFinish^® Trim & Siding comes in a variety of colors to create a look homeowners will love. They range from neutrals like Snowscape White and Quarry Gray to bolder options like Rapids Blue or Redwood Red. Mix and match trim and siding color ideas for a look that's true to the customer and home. (Browse the full list of ExpertFinish prefinished color options here.)

What Is Primed Siding?

Primed siding is siding material that has already been coated with a primer and ready to receive paint. It allows installers to go straight to painting, following manufacturer's instructions, without having to sand or prime the siding material. Primed siding also improves paint adhesion for a longer-lasting exterior with durable engineered wood siding.

How To Choose Between Primed and Prefinished Siding

So which option is best for your customers? Here are a few things they should consider before making their decision:

Timeline

How long is the project's turnaround time? If they're in a time crunch, opting for prefinished siding provides a faster solution. If they're not in a hurry to complete their re-side and want to paint the home a custom color, then they should opt for primed siding.

Color

While LP SmartSide ExpertFinish Trim & Siding comes a variety of versatile colors, customers may have another color in mind. If the color they're looking for isn't offered in ExpertFinish Trim & Siding, installers will want to apply the choice of paint to primed trim and siding, which has exceptional paint adhesion.

Maybe they want the maximum ease and workability of prefinished siding but have a custom color in mind for their trim or vice versa. There are no rules when it comes to siding preferences; explore exterior color combos and pair prefinished siding with primed trim to get a faster, more customized exterior.

The Right Fit for Every Project

Primed and prefinished siding are made to suit a variety of homebuilding needs. Whichever siding material your customers choose for their exterior projects, you can count on LP SmartSide Trim & Siding products to provide some of the most durable siding products on the market.

Discover the full range of LP SmartSide products here.

This article was repurposed from the LP website. Weyerhaeuser Distribution is committed to delivering the reliable, consistent products you can rely on. Connect with your Weyerhaeuser representative today about exterior cladding solutions available in your market.

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