How To Prepare Raw Wood For Painting

Anywhere two pieces of wood butt.

How to prepare raw wood for painting. If you choose this method make sure you only use a wet rag to apply the water. White vinegar for heavily soiled unfinished wood that has sticky residue or similar film buildup. Wet the wood if you dont want to use conditioner.

Step 1 Fill a spray bottle with 2 cups water. Apply your primer this is a must for wood. If there is mould dirt grease or anything else present we must remove and clean it before we can begin applying any type of coating.

Seal to keep out moisture and then prime to strengthen adhesion between the paint and wood panel. Follow these steps for a great finish. The sealer conditions and makes the surface less porous and provides better adhesion of your paint.

Wood knots moisture sap bleeding will affect the coating if not prepared properly. So once you purchase a wood panel you need to do two important steps before painting. The top quarter is satin poly on raw wood the one underneath is satin poly over 3 coats of dead flat then satin poly over 2 coats of dead flat and finally the bottom quarter is satin poly over 1 coat of dead flat.

This process is called popping the grain. Apply two coats of alkyd enamel to finish your surface. Next youll want to fill in any gaps and seams with caulk.

Apply the first layer of finish satin semi-gloss or gloss and allow it to dry. This type of primer will fill the wood pores and cavities in the wood. Once the primer has fully dried apply the top coat.