Paint Over Stained Pine Siding

Like any other type of pinewood radiata pine looks best in its natural state.

Paint over stained pine siding.

Use a scraper to remove all cracked or peeling paint. Even wood that has been stained a dark color can be painted over using the proper tools and techniques. Then dip a rang. This will help to create a much better bond between the wood and the first coat of paint.

First clean the stained surface with soapy water to remove any dust dirt and cobwebs. Previously painted pine siding 1. Semi transparent stains actually sink into the wood coloring the wood fibers and enhancing the natural character of the grain. If the knotty pine has been covered with polyurethane you ll probably need to use an oil based primer first because a latex primer won t stick well to the polyurethane surface.

Sand the wood by hand using fine grit sandpaper. Paint will dry in a thicker coat providing a more substantial barrier. Then follow these general preparatory steps for painting over stain. Cedar contains extractives that can discolor paint so it is necessary to prime the siding prior to painting it.

Repair holes and cracks in the wood using exterior wood filler. Clean the stained knotty pine surface with oil soap for wooden surfaces or mild dish soap and a sponge. Use dark paint stain colors for best results. Vacuum off the sanding dust with a.

Next to dull the stain lightly sand the surface with 150 grit or finer sandpaper moving in the direction of the grain. Stain is also more breathable allowing natural airflow through the wood. If the area is very large use a fine grit sanding sponge or. Then dilute the paint so that it is about three parts paint and one part linseed turpentine mixture.

If you re looking for something a little more contemporary though it s fine to just paint over it. If the underlying stain is dark have the primer tinted to match your paint color. Apply a coat of high solids primer to prevent the stain from bleeding through and then scuff the primer and apply paint. Two coats of penetrating stain can provide up to 10 years of.

Use a caulking gun to apply a bead of exterior caulk along seams and cracks providing a seal against future water. Painting over stained knotty pine 1. It isn t any more difficult to paint over stain than it is to paint over bare wood. Cover the ground with.

If the stain has a finish you need to scuff or degloss the finish to ensure paint adhesion.