So I now have softwood everywhere apart from a few old sills which is a huge relief. He also said that he meant Red Oxide primer and not aluminium primer. Although it can be tempting to liberally use preservative treatments it should be noted that they can leave residues in the wood which may exacerbate resin exudation by solubilising and mobilising the natural resins already present. For this reason you should only employ the use of these treatments to areas where it is strictly necessary.

Whether you’re painting the living room or a patio table, applying a prep coat of primer to the surface can improve adherence, prevent peeling, and reduce the number of coats needed to finish the job. While all primers contain more resins and less pigment than paint, formulas vary from product to product. We tested some of the most popular options to find out which primer works best for different situations. If you have intricate mouldings, it is best to use a paint stripper to help lift the paint off the surface so that you don’t damage the wood or material below. It’s likely that some wax residue has migrated through to the surface of the primer, which is quite common. You could try wiping down the surface again with white spirit and then cleaning with a sugar soap solution to ensure all the residue has been removed? I took advice from some guys at B&Q who have told me to use a higher acrylic based all in one primer and undercoat. They suggested valspar. They told me to lightly sand the area down before applying a coat of this new stuff, then to let it dry before lightly sanding down again and applying a 2nd coat.Thank you so much for your reply. I had a chance to talk to the carpenter again today. He confirmed that the resinous wood is in fact some kind of pine which does in fact take paint quite well even though it’s resinous when heated, he asked me if it smelt good when I heated it, which it did … lovely smell!…. Hi, after sanding down oak kitchen units which were oiled , I then applied two coats of zinsser (the red can ), after allowing it to dry and sanding it , I then applied two top coats of dulux diamond eggshell , followed by furniture wax.

The only things I’ve used which are even on par with these are solvent-based products like the Vallejo Liquid Metal range. Which are alcohol-based. The primer is low odor, low in volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and provides excellent coverage on interior and exterior surfaces. It’s made from water-based acrylic and is designed to resist blistering, peeling, and mold and mildew growth. The primer is tintable and available in white or gray. It’s also available in spray-paint form. Debbie Wolfe is a photographer, author, and freelance writer in various niches. She has contributed hundreds of home, garden, and crafting articles and DIY tutorials for leading media outlets and retailers, including HGTV, Real Simple, Forbes Advisor, The Spruce, The Home Depot, Walmart, and Mother Earth News. She is the author of two DIY books: Do-It-Yourself Garden Projects and Crafts and Crafting with Herbs from Skyhorse Publishing. Her testing approach is straightforward and budget-minded. Gloss paint is the most widely used, especially as a paint finish for bathrooms and hallways as well as for woodwork. With between 60 and 85 per cent sheen, it’s easily washed down if it gets dirty. The metallic colours selected for this range are those most commonly employed by international air forces worldwide“. Acrylicos VallejoMetal: Choose a rust-resistant oil-based primer on metals such as aluminum to avoid the formation of rust, which the water in latex primer can promote.

In principal you are correct but since it is such a large area I think it is wise to take a few precautions. Please tell me what to do to sort this out as ultimately I am looking to paint them in an eggshell water based paint in a light grey colour but I’m afraid the top colour will be tinged with the staining that’s coming through. Do I persevere and put a 2nd coat on or am I wasting my time. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. ClaireIn answer to your second point, you could use a water based system over an oil based finish but the level of preparation is much higher. You’ll need to ensure all surfaces are thoroughly washed down and any gloss is abraded so it is totally flat in appearance before overcoating with a water based/acrylic undercoat. Hi, can I use a water based wood painting on top of an oil based primer? I need to use oil based primer because the wood has an oiled finish that I won’t be able to sand off fully. And if restaining is a lost cause on these old, weathered frames, can you suggest an alternative treatment I could use? Gareth It's important to note that MDF is porous, which may mean that you will require more paint than you would expect. Step 5: Finishing Being that I’m starting from bare wood again can you tell me where to start and finish. I really have to do it properly this time. Colin