How To Prep A Wood Porch For Painting

Be sure to allow the primer to dry completely before you begin paint. With this in mind go big with the Farmers Porch trend. Hi phoenix2327 Thanks for reading about my painting my porch and deck and thank you for the nice compliment on the fence too.

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You may also use a power washer equipped with a 45-degree tip set at 1200 - 1400 psi.

How to prep a wood porch for painting. Use an oscillating tool fitted with a rigid edge blade then fitted with coarse grit sandpaper to peel away and then sand any pocked or loosened patches of paint or to remove caked on debris. Paint around the outside edges of the porch. Use a 2- to 3-inch soft-bristled paintbrush.

Clear away debris from any holes or cracks with a. Patch the holes and cracks using an exterior grade spackle like Plastic Wood and an exterior grade caulk. I had a good time painting that.

Note that for 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. Prepping wood for acrylic paint only requires a few steps and a possible trip to the hardware store.

Once dry sand the patches smooth using a medium grit sandpaper 60-100. It is tempting to paint over wood rot as a quick band-aid however it will not fix the issue and the color will not last if the surface is not properly prepared he says. On the railings paint the porch spindles first then the underside sides and top of the railing.

Make sure that your products are paintable andor stainable. The aim of the game is to give yourself the best possible surface for all that lovely paint to stick to. I had a good time painting that.

Farmers Porch Farmhouse style is very on-trend for 2020. Prepare the Surface With old buildings such as my 130-year-old barn water-blasting the loose paint is not a recommended practice. Deborah from Las Vegas on November 28 2012.