How To Clean Dirty Wood Before Painting

You want to remove any old paint flakes or dust thats been left on the surface.

How to clean dirty wood before painting. Step 2 Wipe down the wood with a damp cloth to remove surface scuffs and other dirt you cant brush away. To make it a bit easier we use brushes that you can attach to a drill or impact driver. Brush with the wood grain -- as if you were painting it -- to avoid creating visible dust streaks.

Using a stiffer brush on the surface of your unfinished wood may be more useful for wood that has dirt and other debris more deeply ingrained in the grain of the wood. Wash it again with plain water. White vinegar for heavily soiled unfinished wood that has sticky residue or similar film buildup.

When that end gets dirty discard the swab and grab a fresh one. To clean grease off kitchen cabinets before you paint them we like to spray down all surfaces with Krud Kutter then scrub them really well. Give the surface a full day to dry before moving on.

Step 2 Mist a lint-free cleaning rag with the spray. TSP trisodium phosphate - sold in the paint aisle of Lowes. Spray the steam at the stains on the dirty wood and move it back and forth across the stained portions.

Let the wood air-dry before you apply primer. Dont use paper towels as this will leave behind paper particles that may affect the staining of the wood in the future. Depending on the size of the painting and how dirty it is you may go through many many Q-tips before your task is complete.

If you have an oil based paint on your wood then Id clean them with TSP if you intend to repaint that wood. If your water is filthy after cleaning the furniture you may need to wash it several times. When coating bare wood first things first we must check its moisture content.