How To Paint Latex Over Old Varnished Siding

Several points how to correctly paint over aged painted clapboard wood siding will have lasting quality protection.

How to paint latex over old varnished siding.

How to paint over old exterior paint correctly. It also helps the finish paint cover with fewer coats. Prime all the surfaces using the bonding primer and a paint brush. Sand and scuff the entire surface you will be painting using a medium grit sanding block.

Paint on a paint primer and leave it to dry. Apply 2 3 coats allowing each coat to dry before applying the next one. 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. Then repeat this process with the latex paint.

This will lay a first layer of velcro like surface on which the paint will stick. In all paint projects the finish is only as good as the surface preparation. Divide the area by 400 to get the number of gallons per coat. 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.

Painting over varnish with latex. Have the home center or paint store tint the primer to a grayish color to help cover the underlying varnish. This is especially true when painting over stained and varnished trim. Let the primer dry as directed.

Do not sand down. Cover the floors with drop cloths. Are you getting ready painting over old exterior paint. If you plan to use an oil based paint to cover your wood use an oil based primer.

Oil based primers can take up to 24 hours while latex based primers typically dry in up to 4 hours. Then add oil bond directly to your paint using a clean bucket. One bottle of oil bond treats two gallons of latex based paint. Painting over faded peeling outside paint special attention must be given.

Two methods enable varnished surfaces to accept. Allow the primer to dry. Then roll on a coat of bin or kilz available at home centers for about 8 per quart. To ensure the best results ask your paint.

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. Wipe off the dust with a brush.