- Ensuring the Surface Condition of the Wood in Advance
Check the condition of the wood surface first
The first way to use the correct base paint is to first confirm the condition of the wood that will be applied the primer. If the wood used is used wood or is repainting it, you should first clean the old paint that is still attached to the surface. Use sandpaper no.80 to make it easier or you can also use bio remover to remove it.
When painting new furniture that has never been touched by paint before, you should make sure that the wood is clean, dry, and has a flat surface. If you find a wood surface with a hole, it is better to apply caulking and for an uneven or wavy surface it is better to smooth it first using sandpaper.
- Correct application of base paint
After making sure that the surface of the wood looks even and smooth enough, it’s time to paint using a base paint. We recommend that you apply a wood base paint at least 2 layers so that later you will produce an outer paint with a perfect color and do not look dull.
When applying the second coat of primer, wait until the first coat of primer dries on the wood surface. Then coat again with a second layer, do it several times with at least 2 layers.
- Application of the Main Wood Paint
After finishing applying basic paint to the wood surface, the next step is to paint using the main paint material. In the use of wood main paint, there are two types that need to be known, namely pigmented wood paint and wood stain wood paint. If you want a natural impression, you should use wood stain paint because it will give a natural and transparent finish so that the wood fibers can be seen clearly.
So that the wood stain paint can highlight the aesthetics of the wood grain. However, if you want a result that covers the entire surface with paint so that the wood fibers are not visible, use a pigmented main paint. Therefore, before starting to paint, you should first make sure to choose the best wood paint that is what you want. So that the results given are satisfying, paint 2 to 3 times so that the given color looks good and is not dull.
- Good and Correct Drying Process
After all the painting processes are complete, the final step in this process is drying. In the drying process also should not be done carelessly. The habit of many people when they finish painting is to dry it in direct sunlight, even though this method is not good to do.
When drying wood paint in direct sunlight it is likely that the paint layer will crack and bubble. If this condition occurs it feels useless even if you do the painting correctly. Try drying in the shade, even if it will take longer.