How To Prep Pallet Wood For Painting

Prepare the Pallet.

How to prep pallet wood for painting. You will continue to build up layers of oil that condition your palette each time you use it. Hammer Pry Bar and Cats Paw. If you want to add a more rustic look try sanding the paint with a heavier sandpaper.

Dip a rag into the boiled linseed oil and wipe the oil completely over the top of the palettes surface the surface youll be using for oil paint mixing. Before painting your pallet wood you must use a primer to seal the wood ready for painting. Sand the surface of the wood.

For larger surfaces you can use a paint stripper. Want to use a wooden handheld painting palette like a pro but not sure where to start. In this free painting demonstration Ill show you how to prepare your brand new wooden palette or restore your old painters palette.

How I prep and size boards after I break pallets apart About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy Safety How YouTube works Test new features 2021. You can use a clear wood primer or a white undercoat. One can lightly apply a few coats of shellac letting each coat dry thoroughly before the next.

This will stop the pallet wood from absorbing the moisture from your final paint layer making it brittle and flake off. Finish coat of paint. If theres any old paint or stain on the wood scrape it off using a metal scraper or wire brush.

You can conceptualize various light color mixtures to get that final enchanting and ravishing visual. Pry off the cross boards using a flat bar and rubber mallet. Sometimes your pallet furniture piece will feel too slick and painted when youre done.