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Wood and metal
Paint your wood and metal surfaces carefully.
Not only will you get a lasting finish, they
will look stunning too.
Painting wood
Most made-up joinery is supplied either bisected
for staining, or pre-primed for painting.
Untreated soft wood will need a light sanding,
dusting and treatment with an appropriate
primer.
For a smooth surface when painting interior
wood, use a Fine Surface filler. Then rub it
down with a fine abrasive paper. Fill larger
holes and cracks with a flexible wood filler
such as a Wood Flex filler and sand down when
dry.
Using the right primer is essential for a good
finish and Lakeside Timber has a whole range for
different surfaces.
Stripping wood
There is no need to strip existing paint
coatings unless they are in a very bad state. It
is always better to continue painting and build
up the surface than to start again from bare
wood.
If you do have to strip down to bare wood, use
an Advanced Paint Stripper or a Maximum Strength
Paint Stripper.
Staining and varnishing
Varnish protects bare wood and gives it a deep
shine that reveals the beauty of the grain.
There are many different ways that varnish can
be used on wood, inside and outside your home.
Redecorating painted woodwork
For a long lasting finish when painting
woodwork, it is best to build up a complete
layering system, starting with Primer for Wood
on bare wood, followed by an undercoat and a
topcoat.
Painting metal
Metal surfaces such as railings, fireplace
surrounds and pipe work deserve as much
attention as the rest of your home.
Make sure you coat sharp edges well as these are
the areas most likely to receive a battering.
A ferrous metal (iron or steel) that is rusty
will soon shed a coat of paint. Make sure your
preparation is as thorough as possible.
The best way to deal with rust is by prevention.
Good results can be achieved by using Metal
Primer, followed by two or three coats of Gloss
or Satinwood (interior use only)
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