How To Prep Outdoor Wood For Painting

Fill any holes and cracks in your exterior surface with a high quality exterior filler.

How to prep outdoor wood for painting. Apply the first coat of paint Now its time to paint some color on. Once primer has dried trim is ready repainting exterior trim. Keep a wet edge by overlapping as you paint.

Before priming make sure the exterior surface of your material is clean free of dirt grease mold mildew or any other debris. Apply the paint in a consistent even manner. Use wood the next time youre using acrylic paints for a craft project or for something that can be hung as art.

If the old surface has stains from mold or mildew you can properly prepare the surface by using a. Priming all bare wood caulking fillers sealing trim allowing primer to properly dry. Wood can be a great medium for acrylic paint because its a smooth and forgivable surface to work with.

For example many caulks and paints have a limited range of working temperatures. Make sure that you cover any additional hardware on the door with a two-inch blue painters tape at least to ensure that theres no splattering on it later on. Pressure wash to remove dirt Pressure washing removes loose paint and built-up grime and improves paint adhesion.

Avoid and drips or runs and make sure not to apply too much paint in one sitting. Use the high pressure carefully especially around windows. Likewise with horizontal panels as going in the direction of the grain will give a smoother result with fuller coverage.

Be sure to check the undersides too. One trick to exterior paint prep is learning to always keep one eye on the weather. Instructions to Prepare Wood Panels 1 Clean off any dust or debris from all exposed areas of the panel including the cradled sides and panel back first using a vacuum or air pressure if very dusty then wiping clean with a microfiber cloth or other lint free cloth slightly dampened with water.