How To Paint Previously Varnished Wood
Lightly sand primer to remove any brush marks.
How to paint previously varnished wood. Repairing and caulking the wood helps your home look better and last longer. Once you have established good bonding you can prime the entire surface. Discussion in Painters Talk started by Ruds Jun.
Cover the surface with an even coat of water-based paint. This is the best way to paint over a stained or varnished surface without sanding de gloss or varnish stripper. Well also need to know how to prep a room for painting Melissa points out.
Use a 2-inch paintbrush to apply the primer. Prepare paintbrush a foam paint roller or a spray. Use water-based paint for a quick-drying slightly shiny option.
Painting over varnished Wood. Shinny glossy surfaces are usually difficult. Once the primer is dry youre ready to paint the wooden surface.
I always encourage scuff sanding to promote further adhesion. A quality wood fillerputty should be used to patch holes or imperfections in the surface. You can use both water-based and oil-based primers on previously varnished surfaces.
Pour some paint into a paint tray and dip in a fresh roller or clean paintbrush. Normally I would sand back down to wood primer undercoat and top coat. Paint over varnished wood with 2 coats of oil or water-based paint.