How do you prepare exterior wood for painting?

To prepare exterior wood for painting you need to :

  1. Scrub away accumulated dirt, filth, mold, and other residue using a mild detergent. When you’re happy with the way the wood looks, rinse it down with a garden hose from top to bottom. Allow a full day for the surface to dry before proceeding.
  2. Use wood filler to repair big holes, nail holes, and gouges.
  3. Sand the surface to make it ready for new paint. To grind down sharper edges, start with low-grit sandpaper of approximately 60 grit.
  4. Prime surface for painting. Select a latex-based primer intended for outdoor usage. These materials are more resistant to the heat, dampness, rubbing, and swelling that outdoor wood surfaces are frequently exposed to.
    They may bend a little, making them less prone to cracking than paints that harden into a rigid shell. Your paintwork will appear better and last longer as a result.
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