THE TOP TEN Wood Painting Tips
Painting wood is a very common project for the vast majority. However, many times it is not done properly and the project does not yield the desired results. Many types of wood can actually soak up the paint and the project will look nothing like what was planned. Those painting wood should think about it as if the wood was a sponge. There are several things that can be done to ensure that wood projects do finish out properly. Painting wood floors, kitchen cabinets or furniture can look great as long as you know how to treat the wood right. As long as you take the time to select proper materials and follow good practices wood projects can always turn out aesthetically pleasing. Here are the top ten wood painting tips that will help you have a successful project every time. For more information about house painting please visit, https://www.squidoo.com/Exterior-Painting
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Always start with a healthy looking piece of wood.
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Use a sealer to seal the wood before you begin painting.
3
Control the humidity in the air to keep wood from tanning.
4
Use the right quality of paints for the project.
5
Keep the painting area free of dust and debris.
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If the surface is pre-painted scrape the surface with a scraper and then sand before painting.
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After sanding the wood, apply a primer before painting.
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Apply paint in the same direction of the wood grain.
9
Always patch damaged wood and repair holes with filler; then sand before painting.
10
Check for any imperfections before applying a second coat.
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