How to paint exterior woodwork
Thinking about painting your wall yourself? we've put together a few steps for you to follow to get you on the right track.
Prepare your wood
Fill the dents
Mix the paint
Apply the top coat
If painted
• Sand off old paint or varnish.
• Usa a stripper to speed up the process and wait until the old paint starts to blister.
• Use a trowel or scrub brush to lift the paint.
• Rinse with water or spirits.
• Flakes are toxic so rather take them to a waste centre for disposal and recycling.
If stained
• Remove flakes witha a brush and sand with the grain to removestain.
• Remove dust.
If bare wood
• Sand gently with the grain.
• Remove dust.
• Fill the dents in wood using a filler if needed.
• Add additional protection by adding insecticide or antifungal treatment.
• Mix paint thoroughly and use a precision brush to paint detail and grooves then use a roller in a criss cross method to get full application.
• Sheep skin or foam roller is best for larger spaces.
• Add a topcoat armour against weather.