A new paint job can rejuvenate old wood.
As wood ages, it can become a real eyesore. Fortunately, a fresh coat of paint can rejuvenate old-looking wood as long as it's not rotten. However, when painting very old wood, careful attention must be paid to preparation. With patience and the proper techniques, your old wood can shine like new.
Instructions
1. Use a pressure washer to clean any dirt, dust and cobwebs from the old wood. Set the washer on a low setting and stand several feet from the surface or you risk damaging the wood. Skip this step if the old wood is indoors--use a wet rag instead. Allow the wood to dry completely before continuing.
2. Use a metal putty knife to scrape away any loose or peeling paint. Use 80- to 120-grit sandpaper to sand away any remaining loose or peeling paint and to smooth down any rough or splintering areas of the wood. Sand with the grain of the wood--never against it.
3. Use a razor blade to cut the tip off the tube of caulk. Insert the tube into the caulking gun. Use the caulking gun to apply caulk to any cracks or holes in the very old wood that you would like sealed.
4. Use blue painter's tape to cover any areas you don't want painted. Attach a cover to a paint roller frame. Screw the roller frame onto a rolling pole. Use the metal putty knife to open the container of latex primer. Pour the primer into a 5-gallon bucket, filling it about halfway.
5. Dip the roller into the primer. Use the roller to apply primer to the very old wood. Smooth away any runs or drips with the roller. Continue applying primer until all of the wood is coated. Use a paintbrush to apply primer to any areas that proved inaccessible to the roller. Allow the primer to dry, per the directions on the can.
6. Wash the bucket, roller frame and paintbrush with warm water. Use your fingers to massage away the primer. Shake the paintbrush vigorously to remove excess water. Dispose of the used paint roller cover.
7. Repeat steps 4 through 7, using paint instead of primer. Allow the paint to dry for two hours. Apply another coat if necessary. Remove the blue painter's tape and dispose of it.
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