How To Paint Chipped Wood
Apply a top coat to your project right over the top of the candle wax.
How to paint chipped wood. Whether your dog chewed it the movers broke it or someone was playing too hard he. Step 1 Scrape loose chipped paint from the surface using a putty knife or wire brush. Sand some of the wood surrounding the chip in order to feather the edges of the putty into the wood.
Let the Bondo dry for at least 30 minutes. Apply a primer to the wood. Step 1 Fill Surface Using a putty knife scoop out some Ready Patch and smooth it over the surface of the crater left by the chipped paint.
Wipe away remaining dust and bits with a damp rag. Work it in several directions to fill any nooks and crannies. You can also apply the porch paint with a brush roller or sprayer depending on your preferences.
This candle wax is the key to our rustic chipped paint finish. Glue down or remove all of the loose veneer. My second shade is Bermuda Beach by SeaPaint You want to cover your whole project with the second layer of paint.
It will help keep your paint from chipping. Before you start using the fun colors youve chosen its important to use a primer. If the wood is chipped gouged or otherwise damaged and you plan to paint you can make an easy invisible repair by using a two-part polyester resin compound.
Its easier than you think to fix a broken corner on your old furniture. Clean out any loose material and scrape off. The raw materials cost around 6 and will handle MANY chips.