How To Prepare Untreated Wood For Painting

Paintwork with only a few light blemishes can be prepared by sanding.

How to prepare untreated wood for painting. You want to remove any old paint flakes or dust thats been left on the surface. Apply exterior wood primer with a paintbrush or paint roller. So once you purchase a wood panel you need to do two important steps before painting.

Water-based primers are more common. Sand the wood surface with 100-grit sandpaper. Treat dry untreated wood with a fine-grained skin in the direction of the fibers.

Wipe the wood clean of debris and dust. Sand the untreated wood with 150-grit sandpaper to smooth out the surface for more even paint coverage. Apply two or three coats and make sure you leave plenty of time between each painting on half dried tacky gloss will spoil the end result.

Now your wood is ready for painting. Simply remove imperfections and give the woodwork a key an adhesive surface for the new paint. Of course if this sounds like too much hassle or hard work you can always call in the professionals.

Dont completely remove the paint. The correct primer will improve topcoat adhesion and can help prevent flashing and staining that could seep through the topcoat. You can apply primer with a brush roller or by spraying and one coat is all you need.

Let the oil soak into the wood for 30-60 minutes. Use a long-handled scrubber brush and a mild detergent to gently scrub away accumulated dirt grime mold and other residue. They smell less as well as leaving your brushes easier to clean.