How To Prepare Stained Trim For Painting
Clean the trim by wiping the surface with the deglosser in a circular motion.
How to prepare stained trim for painting. A putty knife to scrape peeling paint and apply fillers a paint scraper for rough oil-based paint sandpaper or a sanding sponge to smooth out rough spots and dry spackling paste. -Paint two coats of B-I-N Primer onto the trim. But over time the stain can seep through the paint.
After the Bins dries very lightly sand it again with 220-400 paper or 40 steel wool. How to Prepare Stained and Varnished Trim Step 1. This wont hurt a good roller at all.
After the drying period if bare wood or spackle is showing apply another coat of primer to the trim. Tape off any areas that you need to protect like floors. The very first thing you need to do is clean everything for that I use Krud Kutter.
So fast and easy. First clean the stained surface with soapy water to remove any dust dirt and cobwebs. PRIME the trim with BINs Bullseye pigmented shellac.
Regardless of the religious factor involved in painting hardwood trim lololol if you must do it you need to buff sand the wood 150 or 220 is fine for this step. It will be smooth as glass. Thoroughly mix the primer with a paint stick and pour a small amount into a paint tray.
Allow primer to dry for 24 hours. Well show you how to properly prep and paint moldings and trim so you can complete the look of your space. Move furniture out of the room and lay down drop cloths on all floors carpet.
