How To Paint Raw Wood

Next youll want to fill in.

How to paint raw wood. The brush strokes will resemble the raised surface of wood grain. Place the wood on raisers I use wood cube to keep the bottom off the bench top. If you are deciding to paint bare wood you should seal all knots spot prime with a shellac based primer.

It will protect your paint from organic compounds in the wood that will bleed through your paint. Primer creates a barrier to protect your wood and your paint. An aluminum wood primer is recommended when the wood is to be exposed to moisture.

How To Get A Raw Wood Look Maison De Pax. After youve done this wipe away all sanding dust with a tack cloth avoid using a water-dampened rag. Wood primer can be either water or solvent-based.

Apply two coats of alkyd enamel to finish your surface. But we want to make sure our new raw wood finish adheres well to the existing surface. You can apply primer with a brush roller or by spraying and one coat is all you need.

Let the first coat dry completely then rub it down gently with fine grit sandpaper. This will keep spilled paint from spoiling the bottom surface. To get a long lasting beautiful finish from your paint or varnish and to avoid flaking and chipping you will need to prepare your bare wood properly.

Once covered in primer any holes and cracks that need to be filled are a lot more visible. For larger surfaces you can use a paint stripper. When the wood filler has completely dried sand it smooth using fine-grit sandpaper.