How To Prepare Cracked Wood For Painting

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How to prepare cracked wood for painting. Using the filling knife liberally apply the wood filler to the damaged woodwork taking care to fill the holes and cracks. Away from the wood. Remove rotted wood using the scraper.

Some require primers andor undercoats to provide a base suitable for painting. If a crack has formed between the join of the woodwork and the wall fill and seal this with caulk a waterproof substance which is sold in a cartridge and applied with a gun. Fill the holes with wood filler.

For new and unpainted wood Paint over knots with knotting otherwise the sap in them will bleed through. Use wood filler to fill holes and cracks in interior wood. Pressure washing removes loose paint and built-up grime and improves paint adhesion.

If you dont already have some buy suitable wood filler and a filling knife a putty knife or paint scraper work just as well from your local DIY store or online. Apply sparingly as using too much will leave you sanding away the excess. Replace rotted fascia boards with.

Before you can paint make sure that the woodwork is free from dirt dust and grime and that all imperfections such as bubbles cracks and flakes have been removed or filled. Use the high pressure carefully especially around windows. Inspect the wood for dry rot which may be darker brown and crumbly or spongy in texture.