How To Prep Raw Wood For Painting
APRIL 2019 UPDATE - SEAL WITH GAC 100 BEFORE GESSO Since uploading this video Ive learned that an extra step could be included in this process.
How to prep raw wood for painting. Clean the wood surface thoroughly. Seal to keep out moisture and then prime to strengthen adhesion between the paint and wood panel. Raw wood panels need to be sealed prior to priming and painting to keep moisture from getting to the wood which causes warping and other damage.
Once the primer has fully dried apply the top coat. Wet the wood and sand it one last time with 200-grit sandpaper. Before you prime the wood must be clean and its advisable to sand it lightly to open the grain.
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The sealer conditions and makes the surface less porous and provides better adhesion of your paint. Use a long-handled scrubber brush and a mild detergent to gently scrub away accumulated dirt grime mold and other residue. When the wood dries sand one final time with 200-grit sandpaper to catch all of the remaining fibers.
Step 1 Inspect the wood to make sure there isnt any sort of varnish or finish on the wood. Apply your primer this is a must for wood. Apply the sealer with a wide flat brush or a sponge brush and follow the wood grain.
In this post well have a quick ish run through of the tools you may need and the steps to take when prepping walls wood and radiators for painting - to make sure you get that flawless finish when youre done. Prepare the Surface With old buildings such as my 130-year-old barn water-blasting the loose paint is not a recommended practice. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy Safety How YouTube works Test new features.
