How To Paint Previously Varnished Wood
I always encourage scuff sanding to promote further adhesion.
How to paint previously varnished wood. Normally I would sand back down to wood primer undercoat and top coat. Shinny glossy surfaces are usually difficult. Repairing and caulking the wood helps your home look better and last longer.
Keep in mind that any surface prep short of the total removal of the existing coating may compromise the service length of the system used. Once you have established good bonding you can prime the entire surface. As previously stated zinnser bin is the way to go no sanding you can apply up to 3 coats in one day.
Painting over varnished Wood. A quality wood fillerputty should be used to patch holes or imperfections in the surface. You can use both water-based and oil-based primers on previously varnished surfaces.
How to prepare varnished wood for painting with the appropriate primer. When you want to paint over a flat and large area you can apply the primer with an easily-manoeuvring short-handle roller. Prepare paintbrush a foam paint roller or a spray.
Use water-based paint for a quick-drying slightly shiny option. Pour some paint into a paint tray and dip in a fresh roller or clean paintbrush. Cover the surface with an even coat of water-based paint.
Because of the exceptional adhesion of bonding primers sanding may not be necessary for most clean paintable surfaces. Lightly sand primer to remove any brush marks. Once the primer is dry youre ready to paint the wooden surface.
