How To Paint Over Wood Siding

These stains perform similarly and are applied like paint.

How to paint over wood siding. Step 1 power of water. Oil a clear finish is absorbed into the wood filling. Brush application is usually the best. Use a clean roller and brush to apply the coats of paint.

Prepare painting over old paint on wood to last pressure washing cleaning dirt debris from old paint checking for low moisture content mc percentage all peeling paint must be removed before any paints applied checking windows doors trim siding soffits fascias cutting digging out rotten. Step 5 new paint. Step 2 scrape the rest. Take off any door knobs or handles from the wood you want to paint.

Paint the surface of the primed wood with 2 coats of latex paint in the color of your choice. Two topcoats are always better over bare wood that has been primed. Step 4 apply the primer. To prevent rot and prolong the life of your wood siding you can treat it with oil stain or paint.

Add mild dish detergent to warm water in a bucket to scrub the surfaces you want to paint. How to re paint wood siding. Remove the hardware from the wood. Pull out any cabinet drawers and lay them to the side to paint separately.

Buy a top quality paint if it is in your budget and the paint job is more likely to last longer. This acrylic paint will stretch and shrink with the wood as it ages. One coat of solid color stain is only marginally adequate on new wood. Paint adheres well over water based stain so after completing the prep steps outlined above apply a water based latex.

Use clean white rags to avoid staining the surface and use a scrub brush as needed for intricate areas. The two applications of primer were followed with two coats of high quality exterior latex paint for a clean smooth finish. Use latex primer and paint when painting over a water based wood stain. Step 3 make sure it s dry.

If you accidentally get paint or primer on the hardware use a wet cloth to wipe off latex based paints or paint thinner to wipe off oil based paints. These materials act as a barrier preventing water from coming into direct contact with the wood. Which finish you choose is mostly an aesthetic choice.