How To Paint Latex Over Old Varnished Siding

How to paint over old exterior paint correctly.

How to paint latex over old varnished siding.

In all paint projects the finish is only as good as the surface preparation. Then add oil bond directly to your paint using a clean bucket. Do not sand down. It also helps the finish paint cover with fewer coats.

Apply 2 3 coats allowing each coat to dry before applying the next one. Two methods enable varnished surfaces to accept. One bottle of oil bond treats two gallons of latex based paint. Have the home center or paint store tint the primer to a grayish color to help cover the underlying varnish.

Several points how to correctly paint over aged painted clapboard wood siding will have lasting quality protection. Paint adheres well over water based stain so after completing the prep steps outlined above apply a water based latex primer with a brush or a roller. If you plan to use an oil based paint to cover your wood use an oil based primer. Divide the area by 400 to get the number of gallons per coat.

Painting over varnish with latex. Prepare a cleaning solution of trisodium phosphate tsp and hot water according to the manufacturer s. Allow the primer to dry. To ensure the best results ask your paint.

Rough surfaces like stucco will take more paint so use 200 square feet gallon for this type surface. Most paint jobs can be handled with a three inch straight edge siding brush a two inch angled sash brush and a two and a half inch straight edge trim brush. Oil based primers can take up to 24 hours while latex based primers typically dry in up to 4 hours. This will lay a first layer of velcro like surface on which the paint will stick.

Sand and scuff the entire surface you will be painting using a medium grit sanding block. If you plan to use a latex based paint then use a water based latex primer. Start by cutting the edges of the trim and then paint the flat surfaces. Cover the floors with drop cloths.

Painting over faded peeling outside paint special attention must be given. Wipe off the dust with a brush. Then roll on a coat of bin or kilz available at home centers for about 8 per quart. Are you getting ready painting over old exterior paint.

Paint on a paint primer and leave it to dry. Prime all the surfaces using the bonding primer and a paint brush. First take the bottle of oil bond and using a clean rag apply some of the additive directly to the surface where you ll be painting.