How To Prep And Paint Exterior Wood Trim

An electric infrared paint stripper uses heat to release the paints adhesion to the siding.

How to prep and paint exterior wood trim. How to Patch Trim for Painting Step 1. Rinse the trim thoroughly and allow it to dry completely before preparing the surface for primer and paint. High-pressure water can break the glass.

Remove rotted wood using the scraper. Wash Surface Wash the surface of the trim with a TSP solution or a low-phosphate household cleaner. Sanding and Scraping The real bulk of the work in exterior paint prep is surface prep.

To Summarize Prepping Exterior Trim For Paint Sanding filler caulking edges where trim meets another substrate allowing to dry. Repaint Trim Using Brush Roller First step before painting exterior is to clean it. Rinse thoroughly with a vinegarwater solution and let the trim dry.

Pressure wash to remove dirt Pressure washing removes loose paint and built-up grime and improves paint adhesion. Before taking a paintbrush to your exterior trim you must properly prepare the surface. Chemical strippers can be used to loosen paint from intricate moldings.

The most difficult part of that prep is sanding and scraping. For best results use a high quality bristle paintbrush with an angled edge. Use a stiff putty knife to scrape loose paint to the bare wood.

You want your exterior wood clean and flake-free before applying paint How to prep exterior wood for painting. Paint the trim with the top coat. Inspect the wood for dry rot which may be darker brown and crumbly or spongy in texture.