Can you paint over Hardibacker?

Beside this, can you paint over cement board?

Before you paint the surface of the board, make sure it's completely dry. Cement paint won't adhere to a wet or damp surface. If you use any liquids to clean the cement board, wait at least two days before you paint it. Use plastic wrap to prevent moisture from settling on the surface of the board if need be.

Additionally, what kind of paint do you use on fiber cement board? You'll need to prime this kind of siding with exterior grade acrylic latex primer before adding exterior grade acrylic latex paint. Do this within 90 days of installation.

Subsequently, one may also ask, can Go board be painted?

Hardiboard is at least three times the cost of sheetrock and harder to install. If painting, apply a drywall primer suitable for high-moisture areas, as recommended by the paint manufacturer and paint HardieBacker board as you would drywall.

Do you need to prime cement board before painting?

Using The Proper Materials and Paint- For fiber cement or HardiPlank siding, a very good latex primer should be used to prepare the surface for paint. After your surfaces are primed it is strongly encouraged to use acrylic exterior paint for your home.