How To Paint Previously Varnished Wood
After preparing the surface apply a test area of the bonding primer allow to dry properly and test for adhesion.
How to paint previously varnished wood. Well also need to know how to prep a room for painting Melissa points out. I always encourage scuff sanding to promote further adhesion. Once the primer is dry youre ready to paint the wooden surface.
Clean the wooden surface and surrounding area from grime and dust. Cover the surface with an even coat of water-based paint. Normally I would sand back down to wood primer undercoat and top coat.
A quality wood fillerputty should be used to patch holes or imperfections in the surface. When you want to paint over a flat and large area you can apply the primer with an easily-manoeuvring short-handle roller. Use water-based paint for a quick-drying slightly shiny option.
Shinny glossy surfaces are usually difficult. Pour some paint into a paint tray and dip in a fresh roller or clean paintbrush. Keep in mind that any surface prep short of the total removal of the existing coating may compromise the service length of the system used.
Lightly sand primer to remove any brush marks. Use a 2-inch paintbrush to apply the primer. As previously stated zinnser bin is the way to go no sanding you can apply up to 3 coats in one day.
Paint over varnished wood with 2 coats of oil or water-based paint. Repairing and caulking the wood helps your home look better and last longer. Discussion in Painters Talk started by Ruds Jun.