How To Clean Raw Wood Before Painting

Clean the wood surface thoroughly.

How to clean raw wood before painting. After youve done this wipe away all sanding dust with a tack cloth avoid using a water-dampened rag. The most important part of finishing a piece of furniture happens before you open a can of stain or paint it starts with the sanding. Shellac based primers are great for sealing wood knots and sap streaks.

If your piece doesnt need the force of an electric tool use various degrees of coarse sandpaper to remove stubborn spots and existing stain. Priming Bare Wood. Once youve scrubbed the wood planks with deck cleaner and made sure that theyre clean rinse all traces of soap from the entire deck before you can start staining.

You can use a garden hose with a pressure nozzle attached but we recommend pressure washing with a power washer. The mineral spirits on the rag will remove grease or dirt. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy Safety How YouTube works Test new features.

Once you are done with that bring in tack cloth to give proper finishing to the cleaning procedure. Now apply the first coat of primer and let it dry. Sanding a wood surface by hand is an option too.

Sanding is critical t. If possible use fast-drying wood filler so you. Ever needed to remove grease or oil from wood.

Use a long-handled scrubber brush and a mild detergent to gently scrub away accumulated dirt grime mold and other residue. Use wood putty or filler in holes dents scratches and gouges. When youre satisfied with the woods.