How To Paint Chipped Wood Trim

Fill Holes With Compound Use a flexible putty knife to fill all chips holes and cracks with spackling compound.

How to paint chipped wood trim. Allow the filler to dry for at least three hours or as directed by the manufacturer before applying any paint. Orbital rotating or belt sanders are a good option for stripping exterior paint. For a relentlessly humid home allow at least twice as much drying time for better paint.

Refer to the cans label which may suggest 10 or 20 minutes between coats. Spray a coat of primer onto the surface using smooth steady sweeps. Also make sure to overfill the area a little so that when youre ready to sand you can sand it.

However if you lay into the sander too hard you risk gouging the wood. Allow the primer to dry for the. Paint the Area Finally its time to paint.

I cant stress enough that you want to gently remove loose paint. Remember that paint dries slightly darker than it is when its wet. Work it in several directions to fill any nooks and crannies.

After the drying period if bare wood or spackle is showing apply another coat of primer to the trim. Coat the entire wood surface in a thin coat of the primer and then allow it. Use a lightweight compound that dries fast and doesnt shrink.

Its even easier when you are dealing with less damage. Allow sufficient drying time between applications. Fill any cracks or holes from chipped wood as opposed to chipped paint with spackling paste or wood putty forcing the filler into the gap with a putty knife.