How to Paint New Wood and the Preparation Required

[@CMG321]

That last shot with the various layers and the summary was the icing on the cake. Thanks.

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Glad you found it helpful 😊

[@harold6863]

Thank you that’s so clear and makes perfect sense 👍

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@jackfreeman2518]

got sent this by college and its suprisingly useful. thanks for a good video

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@kramrolwol]

Nice job Aubrey, perhaps on your next recap also include filling holes and light sand of the undercoat. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@DavidHalfordsLane]

Excellent instructions. Clear and practical advice. Thank you,

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@gloverdragon6854]

I can not believe that I discovered this!!!! You have given me confidence to actually get this job done. THANK YOU, SIR!!!

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

That is great news, glad you found the video helpful. Hope all goes well with your decorating project 😊

[@madwatermelon1316]

Glad I discovered this. I have a brand new banister in the stairs and had no idea you had to seal the knots before undercoating and painting.

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Good stuff, glad you found the video useful. Good luck with the decorating.

[@chrisbeech6949]

@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 👍 your the man 😎

[@kulwantkharbanda]

FIEST TIME WATHING YOUR VIDEOS AND VERY SIMPLE EXPLATION ON HOW TO WHICH I UNDERSTAND AND WILL LEARN YOUR LESSONS SLOWLY AND SURELY. THANKS

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

You are welcome! 😊

[@manuelkong10]

You would be a great school teacher....and I'd bet you'd be great with kids

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Thank you.

[@ratchriat1716]

I toatly agree a good quality primer undercoat and a good quality gloss should finish the job nicely.

[@AprilYChang]

Excellent demo and tips, thanks for sharing :)

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@lisapointer4350]

Owww this has helped me soooo much! Brilliant tutorial THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

That is brilliant news Lisa, thank you 😊

[@lisapointer4350]

@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Just received my order of Dulux Trade Quick Dry Gloss High Gloss Finish (Done Primer & Underoat the other day but had to order High Gloss Finish) So got a busy weekend Once again MANY MANY THANKS

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Sounds like you have got it sorted Lisa, I am sure it will look great 😊

[@DenisSinnott]

Great Videos Aubrey.. have you a video on how to deal with knots that were not treated before painting are now oozing or any advice on how to treat this problem ? Many thanks

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

If the white paintwork now has some brown rings on it from the knots then I would suggest the following. Rub down the paintwork with some 120 grade abrasive followed by 240 grade. You do not have to remove all of the paint. Dust off and apply 2 coats of white knotting over the areas that had the brown rings. Then apply your chosen paint/s. If the problem is worse than this then let me know. Hope all goes well for you.

[@siam1991]

Thanks... You helped for my exam 😊

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

That's great, hope the exam went ok.

[@billprezioso3677]

I’m surprised they don’t have tannin blocking primers across the pond.

[@1lovericklots]

Another really helpful video. Can you do a video with help to paint a staircase? Thanks again

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Yes this one is on the list. 👍

[@shanmugavelu953]

Thanks again for producing such a valuable video. It really helps to understand the process involved in painting on a new timber, Also able to understand knotting which was very new to me. I have queries a) how to choose brush type for using on Wood with water based paint / primer/undercoat. b) Have you got any video which shows process to be followed when painting on a varnished wood with White paint. Please kindly advice.

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Hi Shanmuga, for applying water based paint/primer undercoat a good quality synthetic bristle brush is best. The synthetic filaments do not swell up and clog up with paint like natural bristle would when applying water based paints. They release the paint well and provide a better finish. A brand popular with professional painters and decorators is Purdy. For advice on painting on varnished wood with white paint the procedure I used on the painting pine furniture would be suitable. Hope that helps.

[@shanmugavelu953]

@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Hi Aubrey, Thanks for the detailed explanation and advice.

[@nataliehayden8330]

Hi Aubrey I have just found your videos. I am a painting and decorating student and have found your videos really easy to follow and very helpful. Do you have any on using a roller on walls? I have a question on this video, you mention using a "powder filler" do you mean something like Easyfil? or would you use a wood filler? Thank you for sharing your knowledge x

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Hi Natalie, glad you are finding the videos helpful and hope you are enjoying your course. Rolling walls is a video I am planning to do in the future. For filling holes in woodwork, Easyfil is fine for nail holes etc but for a durable permanent repair for dents, splits and cracks I would recommend the 2 pack wood filler. I will be posting a video on this soon 😊

[@salahhe]

You make it look so easy...

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Thank you 😊

[@sameenaikodi7869]

I wanted this video very useful information ❤

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Glad you found the video helpful, hope all goes well with the decorating.

[@MC-pg2ko]

Great demo. Does one apply the same process to exterior wood projects? I have 70m2 of rough-treated bare timber decking and wondering how best to paint it. I understand bare wood will absorb more paint. As the cost of stains and paint has gone through the roof, I'm wondering what is the most cost-effective way to paint the deck without sacrificing its longevity. Would be hugely grateful for any suggestions.

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

You could try applying a clear decking preservative. The product goes a long way and gives good protection to the timber. The solvent based variety sold by Screwfix gets good reviews. Read the application guidelines before use as this is a solvent based product. Paints do tend to wear off and the decking may require re-painting more often.

[@papalen9650]

Great video Aubrey thanks. Can I use the Primer paint as an Undercoat as well rather than buy more Undercoat in addition?

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

If it is a primer/undercoat paint then that will be fine.

[@janetgroves2220]

Beautifully explained. Thankyou

[@garriv777]

Could you just seal the knots with something like Zinsser sealcoat, a shellac product?

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Many decorators use Zinsser Bin Primer instead of knotting. It does work particularly well for this purpose. Sealcoat should also be suitable if you already have some of this.

[@nikkipowell8120]

I didn’t realise you had to seal the knots, very good tip! Thank you. Final product looks amazing! Can I ask a question please? I want to paint my marble hearth white. Would I use the same primer and acrylic paint, as you have just used for the wood? x

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Hi Nikki, I woul apply 2 coat's of Bullseye 123 followed by 1 or 2 coat's of an acrylic top coat like acrylic eggshell. The Bullseye sticks very well to smooth surfaces. If you look at my video on choosing paint for internal woodwork I show them on there. Hope all goes well 🌝

[@manuelkong10]

I so freaking LOVE your accent

[@1414141x]

I was surprised on your comments regarding the longevity of colour on oil based being less than that of water based. I would have thought the opposite - though I do agree oil based 'yellow' especially when they get sunlight on them. I am not a fan of water based paints, although likey you say you can get from bare wood to top coat in a day - not so with oil based. However I find water based paints do not have the same depth of colour as oil based. Maybe it's the quality of the particular brand I used, but I was disappointed and will be sticking to oil based (whilst you can still buy it !

[@TavsIsAbout]

Hi Aubrey, what’s the difference between white knotting and knotting. Is there one you’d recommend over the other for pine skirting etc…?

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

White knotting is a good choice if you are applying lighter colour paints over the top. Patent knotting is darker and best suited for covering with dark coloured paints. Not all DIY shops stock the white knotting. Hope all goes well for you 😊

[@Kevin-eg3mf]

What is there's a hole or crack in the wood?

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Fill the crack or hole with a suitable wood filler after you have given the wood a coat of primer. Rub down when dry with a 120 grade abrasive. Apply another coat of primer over the filled area and then continue as shown in the video.

[@mack1609]

Helpful video.

[@hardworker8030]

The knotting solution you used says not to use waterbased paints so what other knotting solution can be used

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

You could use white knotting, however I have used the knotting shown in the video extensively without any issuses.

[@hardworker8030]

@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating I seen the white knotting but that said not to use water based paints

[@jahangirhussain9664]

do we haveto paint twice for undercoat for the timber or just one undercoat then go for the final paints. that will take so long to paint.

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

The video shows the correct way to prepare and paint new timber. Each coat of paint combines to leave a good looking and tough paint system. Doing it another way can lead to problems with defects and the finished not looking particularly good.

[@grumpybob]

Thanks for this video. I am confused about one aspect, though. You put on a coat of the Barratline "Patent Knotting" and then go on to put on a coat from the messy "knotting bottle". Is this a different product? Do you recommend using both or would, say, doing 2 or 3 coats of the Barratline "Patent Knotting" (or similar) suffice? Thanks.

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Same product was in the knotting bottle. One or two coats is normally applied.

[@maliknaveedislam]

Could you mention the paint type? And also could we paint with spray gun ?

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

You can apply the acrylic paints with a spray gun. You will need to thin the paint according to the spray gun manufacturers instructions. There is usually a chart informing how much you should thin the paint depending on the type you are using. Hope all goes well with the decorating.

[@ChristopherClaudioSkierka]

Hi there please help :). I am about to paint new oak and I was thinking of using Dulux trade range. Should I follow the same products or do i need to do anything because of tannins such as using zinsser BIN as a primer?

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Yes the tannins can cause staining. Using Zinsser BIN as a primer or alternatively aluminium wood primer should help prevent this. Hope all goes well for you Chris 😊

[@airedaleterrierhannah9770]

Hi can I use danish oil for the nots

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Hi Bill, to be on the safe side you will need to apply a shellac based sealer like knotting or Zinsser Bin Primer. These products are designed to hold back stains unlike the Danish Oil.

[@katehewitt5286]

The primer I'm using (water based Dulux Primer Undercoat) is extremely thick, can I water down a bit as it's quite hard to apply on new wood?

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Yes certainly. It will make it easier to apply, will adhere better and makes cutting in easier. Hope all goes well for you Kate 😊

[@martint1591]

Is it critical to prime before filling? I have old doors which I’ve stripped back to bare wood. They’re pretty battered from years of abuse and require a lot of filling/building up with wood filler.If I prime first then the sanding process takes a lot of the primer off meaning I just have to do it again.

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Hi Martin, it is good practice to prime before applying filler so that the filler will adhere to the surface better. I agree that you will have to spot prime again where you have abraded the filler. Hope all goes well and your hard work pays off.

[@maliknaveedislam]

The primer which you used is water base ? Did you dilute if yes with what ?

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Hi, it is best to thin the primer when priming timber to achieve better adhesion. I was applying a water based primer. I thinned the acrylic primer with about 20% water.

[@elwood62]

What’s the difference between primer and undercoat?

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Wood primer soaks into the fibres of the timber to provide excellent adhesion. Undercoat bonds well to the primer as well as giving a good surface for finishing paints to adhere to. Undercoat also contains more pigment so has good opacity for covering over strong colours. It also acts as a liquid filler to help provide a nice and level surface. Hope that helps Elwood 😊

[@hardworker8030]

I've scraped old gloss paint back to bare wood but I can still see old green paint/primer in place so could I paint over it with primer undercoat. What brushes would you recommend for water based paints.

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Hi, yes that should be OK. I normally use Purdy synthetic brushes to apply water based paints. They are very good but expensive. Wooster Silver Tip are getting good reviews and you can buy a pack of three different sizes for a good price from Screwfix.

[@wesleyhester4284]

Pappa knows best❤

[@jackwardley3626]

aluminium wood primer best gear to get a decent water based gloss finish has to be a minimum of 2 glosses so 4 coats from bare timber it's has to always be at least two glosses as standard to achieve similar depth of oil with water based costing more and with most of them doing 5m2 less per litre the cost would be significantly more be quite hard competing with guys pricing oil because a lot people even millionaires are just worried about price even after explaining everything to them.

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Good to know!

[@diesalweasel]

i must say i like you . good job

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Thank you so much 😀

[@B1976T]

Hello , is it the same process if you use eggshell paint

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Yes, you could follow the process on the video and apply the eggshell after the second coat of primer/undercoat 😊

[@kathywhitaker11]

The downside to water based gloss Aubrey is that it always ends up looking like vinyl silk! Almost impossible to recreate the solvent based gloss finish!

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

The early ones years ago were pretty awful but they have started to improve recently. I have had some pretty good results with Crown Fastflow applied over 123. 😊

[@Andrew-pl8kz]

After the comparison I can’t understand why anyone in todays industry would go for oil based

[@acropolisnow9466]

In spite of the advantages, the application and feel are far below the level of traditional gloss. It's very 'fiddly' and can be a lot of grief to get it looking high spec.

[@stewartmathers9831]

Been a decorator for 41 year painter shouldnt need to knock nails in and shouldnt rub woodwork before its primed oil based is needed for high traffic areas

[@jackwardley3626]

the high end water paints are good but are very expensive and don't go as far. water based paints are no good for cills tables staircases etc the oils from your hands makes the paint go tacky picks up dust and dirt and they can't hold up to traffic the high end one's can but like i say lot more expensive, decorator 10 years nearly every staircase I've done this year has had same problem

[@mannion1985]

For handrails, high traffic areas like doors in public soaces, kids rooms where skirtings and doors are much more likely to be knocked and scraped, the durability of oil based paint really does justify oil over water, despite the extra hassle of working with it.

[@Seelyfe]

Paul McCartney

[@clivet3846]

Bristol boy :)

[@jackwardley3626]

this gloss isnt acrylic is a alkyd waterborne you will need clean spirit or brush cleaner as it will destroy your brushes and it yellow's still but not as fast as 100% oil gloss