How To Paint Raw Wood

Apply your primer this is a must for wood.

How to paint raw wood. For larger surfaces you can use a paint stripper. The brush strokes will resemble the raised surface of wood grain. They do carry a pungent odour but dry very quickly and will not let the knot bleed through the top finish coat.

They smell less as well as leaving your brushes easier to clean. Now apply the first coat of primer and let it dry. To get a long lasting beautiful finish from your paint or varnish and to avoid flaking and chipping you will need to prepare your bare wood properly.

Wood primer can be either water or solvent-based. This will keep spilled paint from spoiling the bottom surface. You can use this process on any material including painted wood stained wood laminate or even metal.

Using a primer will ensure that anything like knot holes or dark uneven colors in the wood dont show through your paint. Once the primer has fully dried apply the top coat. If theres any old paint or stain on the wood scrape it off using a metal scraper or wire brush.

Fill all those nail holes as well as any other imperfections with wood filler. To prepare wood for painting start by filling in any holes scratches and dents with wood putty. Ideally yes you should prime the wood before painting.

Sand the surface of the wood. Shellac based primers are great for sealing wood knots and sap streaks. Apply two coats of alkyd enamel to finish your surface.