How To Paint Chipped Wood

The raw materials cost around 6 and will handle MANY chips.

How to paint chipped wood. Apply a second coat of Bondo or fill in small imperfections with wood filler. Let the Bondo dry for at least 30 minutes. A brush roller or paint sprayer will get the job done although most people agree that a hand-brushed wooden porch looks the best.

Wipe away remaining dust and bits with a damp rag. Apply the paint to the chipped area with little dabbing motions then use long even strokes to blend it into the rest of the trim. As long as you get the compromised areas smooth and the low spots or holes level you can achieve good repainting results.

Step 1 Fill Surface Using a putty knife scoop out some Ready Patch and smooth it over the surface of the crater left by the chipped paint. If the wood is chipped gouged or otherwise damaged and you plan to paint you can make an easy invisible repair by using a two-part polyester resin compound. Step 1 Scrape loose chipped paint from the surface using a putty knife or wire brush.

Clean out any loose material and scrape off. You can apply as many coats here as you desire. Layering Paint for a Distressed Chippy Look When you have a good wax coverage over your first layer of paint apply the second layer of paint.

Sand the Bondo down smooth. Let the paint dry completely and apply a second coat if needed. Glue down or remove all of the loose veneer.

Get ready for paint or refinishing. Sand some of the wood surrounding the chip in order to feather the edges of the putty into the wood. Work it in several directions to fill any nooks and crannies.