How To Paint Chipped Woodwork

Ive got chipped bannisters rails and spindles that I need to repaint and the though of stripping them back to re paint fills me with dread.
How to paint chipped woodwork. Remove Loose Paint by Brushing. Remove the lid and let the paint sit open for a few hours. Woodwork is painted by either spraying or brushing.
Clean out any loose material and scrape off. Preparing your woodwork If your woodwork is bare you should consider treating it with a knotting solution first. Smaller spots can be treated the same way or you can purchase an exterior spackling compound which wont require any additional mixing.
Step 1 Fill Surface Using a putty knife scoop out some Ready Patch and smooth it over the surface of the crater left by the chipped paint. Be sure to rinse well with clear water to remove residues. If the chip is in the middle of the sill smooth down the top so it is a bit higher than the surface.
Interior trim may be made of MDF medium density fiberboard polyurethane foam or wood which is usually pine or poplar. Wipe away remaining dust and bits with a damp rag. Stop when it becomes too difficult to pry away the paint.
Apply the filler material using the tip of a putty knife or hand trowel then go over it with the flat edge to smooth it. Lightly coat the wood with your solution three times waiting half an hour between each coat to allow the wood to dry. Also take care not to gouge or damage the wood with the sharp edges of the scraper.
Use old paint that sitting in the garage. Smooth the top and ends to conform to the surface of the wood. Next examine the surface for loose and cracked paint.