Preparing Wood for Painting
If the wood detail in a room looks shabby, the whole room can look shabby. Woodwork is definitely one of those details that make a big difference. It’s important to prepare wood properly before refinishing stain.
Patching chipped and gouged wood
Use the following steps to prepare a resin compound to patch up old damaged wood.
- Clean out any loose material and scrape off any finish so the patching material bonds better.
- Mix the compound hardener with the filler as directed and apply with a putty knife
- Use a rasp to level the material a soon as it sets up hard but before it completely dries out or cures.
- When the material is fully cursed, san the patch to smooth and blend it in with the surrounding area.
- Apply to the patch before painting.
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