How To Clean Wood Trim For Painting

Once primer has dried trim is ready repainting exterior trim looking brand new.

How to clean wood trim for painting. Glenda Jansons on Jun 16 2016 Warm water and dawn dish soap. Remove sanding dust using a clean damp cloth. Rinse thoroughly with a vinegarwater solution and let the trim dry.

Starting at the top of the door or trim wipe the entire surface with. This should help break up the varnish and give the primer a solid base to adhere to. 2 Apply a bead of painters caulk to the gap between the trim and the wall and between adjoining pieces.

Lightly sand all the wood trim using a 220 grit sandpaper. To clean the surfaces dip a sponge or soft cloth into the cleaning solution and wring it out until the cloth is barely damp. Use a stiff putty knife to scrape loose paint to the bare wood.

If you start at the top the cleaner can run down the wood and create hard-to-remove streaks. Dip an angled brush into the paint covering no more than ½ inch to 1 inch of the brush. Vacuum up as much of the dust from sanding as possible.

Then wipe down each surface with a tack cloth to ensure no dust was left behind. When youre satisfied with the woods. TSP trisodium phosphate - sold in the paint aisle of Lowes.

Wash Surface Wash the surface of the trim with a TSP solution or a low-phosphate household cleaner. There are only a few items required to prep wood trim for painting. Wash wood from the bottom upward with slow easy up-and-down strokes so the solution has time to soften the grime.