How To Clean Wood Trim For Painting

Sanding filler caulking edges where trim meets another substrate allowing to dry.

How to clean wood trim for painting. Soak a sponge or scrub brush in the cleaning solution and scrub at the wooden surface to remove dirt and grime. Clean and rinse one section before moving onto the next section. Wash Surface Wash the surface of the trim with a TSP solution or a low-phosphate household cleaner.

Another key step preparing trim for paint is priming. Then wipe down with plain water. Rinse thoroughly with a vinegarwater solution and let the trim dry.

Clean the wood surface thoroughly. Then wipe down each surface with a tack cloth to ensure no dust was left behind. Use a long-handled scrubber brush and a mild detergent to gently scrub away accumulated dirt grime mold and other residue.

Step 3 Rinse the surface with a sponge or rag soaked in clean water or with clean water from a garden hose to remove any remaining suds. Lightly sand all the wood trim using a 220 grit sandpaper. Use the side of the tray to wipe excess paint off the brush helping to avoid drips while painting.

When youre satisfied with the woods. Once primer has dried trim is ready repainting exterior trim looking brand new. Use a stiff putty knife to scrape loose paint to the bare wood.

Remove sanding dust using a clean damp cloth. Starting at the top of the door or trim wipe the entire surface with. Tear it off and with the sticky side facing you place it flush against your trim as far down as you possibly can.