How To Paint Previously Varnished Wood
Prepare paintbrush a foam paint roller or a spray.
How to paint previously varnished wood. Keep in mind that any surface prep short of the total removal of the existing coating may compromise the service length of the system used. Clean the wooden surface and surrounding area from grime and dust. Once the primer is dry youre ready to paint the wooden surface.
Use a 2-inch paintbrush to apply the primer. Lightly sand primer to remove any brush marks. Because of the exceptional adhesion of bonding primers sanding may not be necessary for most clean paintable surfaces.
Once you have established good bonding you can prime the entire surface. I want to paint a door and door frame that have been varnished. Cover the surface with an even coat of water-based paint.
Normally I would sand back down to wood primer undercoat and top coat. When you want to paint over a flat and large area you can apply the primer with an easily-manoeuvring short-handle roller. After preparing the surface apply a test area of the bonding primer allow to dry properly and test for adhesion.
The choice of primer is a matter of personal preference. 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.
As previously stated zinnser bin is the way to go no sanding you can apply up to 3 coats in one day. A quality wood fillerputty should be used to patch holes or imperfections in the surface. How to prepare varnished wood for painting with the appropriate primer.
