Getting the best color usually requires stain mixing so buy a few different 4 oz.
Sanding and staining old exterior barn siding for interior walls.
Because excessive moisture entering the wood accounts for many problems such as peeling premature wood erosion rot or decay the surface must be dry at the time of staining with a moisture reading of 15 percent or less.
The key to making the job manageable and getting a.
If the finish is in good shape smooth rough edges and brush marks with 180 grit abrasive paper or a fine sponge.
Work in the shade while staining.
I d love to claim that i only sand precious old growth wood to bring it back to life but the reality is that a lot of sanding i do is for walls and ceilings drywall for a kitchen or bath repairing pocked plaster under a leaky window feathering out plasterboard dimples removing remuddled arched door heads.
If you re staining use a wood restorer or power wash the wood to bring back its natural color so that staining produces the desired color.
Scrape off loose paint.
How to stain interior logs in a log home.
Sand stained windows and doors by hand using finer paper and sponges.
This will allow the stain to sink deeper in the cedar surface.
Spot prime any big knots with an oil based stain killer and then prime the entire surface including the tongue with a paintbrush and roller.
Tips on how to paint rough cut exterior wood.
It is best to apply the stain to the cedar while working the shade.
Sand extra trim cut it into 3 in.
Sand the siding with 100 grit sandpaper and wipe clean.
Cans in the color family you re interested in.
Then power sand to feather the hard edges left by scraping prime any bare wood and caulk all joints.
Mark all the pieces with the colors you use to keep them straight.
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You can lighten stain easily by diluting it with paint thinner.
Sanding stained surfaces is virtually the same whether you re working on an interior or exterior project.
Rough cut wood isn t as easy to paint as a smooth flat surface but it s not an overwhelming task.
If you re painting the pine paneling the first step is to prime it thoroughly.
Pieces and start experimenting.
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