How To Prep A Wood Porch For Painting

Deborah from Las Vegas on November 28 2012.
How to prep a wood porch for painting. Coat the wood of the floor with a layer of exterior primer. Paint around the outside edges of the porch. Once the wood feels dry to the touch sprinkle a bit of water on it.
Apply a coat of primer to the surface. Wash off any sanding dust and dirt using an appropriate cleanser. Try a rustic welcome sign and consider accenting your.
If the water beads up go back to playing the waiting game. Before weathered wood can be painted it will require extensive prep work to ensure that the paint stays on for more than just a couple of years. Farmers Porch Farmhouse style is very on-trend for 2020.
Start at the top and work down painting in small sections and feathering each new section into the old section while the paint is still wet. The key is rustic wood bold reds and subtle white accents. Prepare the Surface With old buildings such as my 130-year-old barn water-blasting the loose paint is not a recommended practice.
Once you paint the outer edges with a. Use a scraper to remove any flaking paint and make sure to wear goggles to prevent paint chips from getting into your eyes and gloves to protect hands. Step 1 Inspect the wood to make sure there isnt any sort of varnish or finish on the wood.
Use a garden hose with a good stream to completely rinse the cleaner from the wood. Prepping wood for acrylic paint only requires a few steps and a possible trip to the hardware store. Most primers will dry overnight.