{"id":2078,"date":"2020-02-22T15:20:32","date_gmt":"2020-02-22T20:20:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/baltimore-central\/?post_type=community&p=2078"},"modified":"2020-02-22T15:20:32","modified_gmt":"2020-02-22T20:20:32","slug":"painters-in-baltimore-md-show-you-how-to-paint-varnished-wood","status":"publish","type":"community","link":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/baltimore-central\/community\/painters-in-baltimore-md-show-you-how-to-paint-varnished-wood\/","title":{"rendered":"Painters in Baltimore, MD Show You How To Paint Varnished Wood"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you have a DIY project that you have been wanting to take on but aren\u2019t sure exactly how to go about it? Painting varnished wood is possibly one of the most difficult painting jobs to take on. There is a lot that can go wrong and requires tons of proper preparation. But don\u2019t be discouraged, by following the steps and recommendations from your local painters in Baltimore, MD<\/a>, we are confident your DIY varnished wood project will go perfectly!<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s start by answering the most important question\u2026 Can you paint over varnish? The answer is yes and it\u2019s actually very beneficial to do so. Over time varnish becomes dulled out and you will start noticing the littlest of imperfections in that piece of furniture. By painting it you give it a color and make the piece more durable and protected from outside factors such as dust.<\/p>\n

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Tools Of The Trade<\/h2>\n

What you will need to paint varnished wood:
\nSafety googles, rubber gloves and mask
\nLint-free rag
\nHousehold Cleaner
\nMedium or fine-grit sandpaper
\nPrimer
\nPaint
\nWood filler
\nBrush, roller or paint sprayer
\nSheets, rags or towels (to avoid a mess)<\/p>\n

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Painting steps:<\/h2>\n

Clean <\/strong>\u2013 This will ensure the primer and paint adhere to the surface correctly. Use any household cleaner and get rid of any dirt, grease, or dust that may be on the surface. However, be careful not to saturate the wood with water and immediately wipe dry.<\/p>\n

Repairs <\/strong>\u2013 If there are any imperfections, now is the time to fix them. Whether this be dips, scratches, dents, etc. This is where the wood filler will come in handy or you can hire a professional to restore the surface before you begin painting. Do not paint directly over the varnish. \u2013 This is very important. If you try just to paint right over the varnished wood, you won\u2019t be satisfied with the end result. You need to sand it down. Sandpaper will create roughness that will allow the paint to adhere to the surface. If there are a lot of edges or curves on your surface, try using contour sanding grips.<\/p>\n

Prime and Paint!<\/strong> – Now that you have completed the proper preparation you are ready to begin. It will all be worth is once you see the finished product!<\/p>\n

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Ready To Call The Experts?<\/h2>\n

Our professionals painters in Baltimore, MD<\/a> are available to set up a free, in-home, no-obligation estimate<\/a> today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Do you have a DIY project that you have been wanting to take on but aren\u2019t sure exactly how to go about it? Painting varnished wood is possibly one of the most difficult painting jobs to take on. There is a lot that can go wrong and requires tons of proper preparation. But don\u2019t beRead the full article <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","format":"standard","categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2078","community","type-community","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/baltimore-central\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/2078","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/baltimore-central\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/baltimore-central\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/community"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/baltimore-central\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/41"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/baltimore-central\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2078"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/baltimore-central\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/2078\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/baltimore-central\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2078"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/baltimore-central\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2078"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/baltimore-central\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2078"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}