Paint? (Outdoors)

Will you be painting this wood for your project?
If the wood for your project is being painted then perhaps the colour of the wood may not be crucial, therefore allowing lower cost species to be an option.

The finishing touch to many wooden projects is often painting the wood outdoors. Doors, windows, skirting boards, stairs, kitchen cabinets, fireplaces, floors, cladding, boat repairs and furniture. Often need something to get them looking their best.

So prepping wood ready is just as important as painting the wood itself. Get your preparation wrong or do a poor job. And you will be starting with a distinct disadvantage before you even add a coat.

Once you have prepped your wood you are ready. Therefore, typically for interior jobs such as painting windows you will need an undercoat and a top coat such as satin or gloss. To apply you will typically use a 2-3 inch brush. If finishing a door that has a flat surface you can use a 4-inch roller to get a smooth, even finish.

If you have a door with flat and detailed areas such as a panel door you can use a paintbrush and roller to get a good looking finish.

So another important factor when painting wood is to make sure that you choose a good quality brush and the best rollers you can afford. If using a water based paint use a paintbrush with synthetic hair. If using an oil based paint use a brush with natural hair.

Don’t forget. If the wood for your project is being painted then perhaps the colour of the wood may not be crucial, therefore allowing lower cost species to become an option.

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