Having been in the painting business for more than 40 years, we at McCarthy Painting are skeptical about new products that guarantee a longer exterior paint life. Mad Dog Primer from Mad Dog Paint Products Inc., however, is different. Mad Dog Primer is an exterior primer that stabilizes and/or prepares paint, stucco, plaster, and concrete surfaces. We recommend Mad Dog for all of our exterior jobs, and have found it has the strength and durability to withstand Marin’s changing microclimates.
In Marin County, we are used to changing weather. Morning fog gives way to warm and sunny afternoons that lead to cooler evenings. These fluctuations in temperature and humidity cause the wood paneling on your home to expand and contract, which in turn can lead to cracked and peeling paint. Mad Dog Primer’s exceptionally elastic binding helps paint withstand changes in the integrity of the wood, adding years to your exterior paint job. In addition, Mad Dog Primer helps reinforce cracked stucco or concrete and is an environmentally friendly alternative to oil based primers.