So I have decided to to paint the top side, the old paint was in terrible shape and very poorly done to begin with, we also do not like the color, it's very "dated". So I have done a test piece for the deck color which is a cream, it looks AMAZING, but i am working from the top down, so I started on the pure white sections on the house. I hand sanded everything and have the first coat of primer on. It really looks good, I am using the 2 part Perfection paint from Interlux and so far i am really impressed. It's going on nicely, evening out very well and looks great.