How to paint external timber?

Hi i was quoted about $1500 to have this wood located at the front of the house and rear alfresco area painted again to protect against weathering. It was recommended by my building and pest inspector to have it re painted again to protect it as it will be our new rental in about 3 weeks time and its something we dont want to hold off as we were told the cost to replace the wood would be expensive. How would i go about painting this ive tried google and everything is weatherboard specific when searching "how to paint external house wood" ect ect. What is this type of construction even called, its technically not a window frame or cladding? Just looking for advice on how to best paint this as surely its not a $1500 job. I was thinking with money saved by DIY i could purchse some dulux weather shield, some nice brushes a new ryobi orbital sander and some frog tape? . Ive had to work off pics from the building inspector and real estate site as i dont have access to the property just yet.. Many thanks in advance for you help glad to be a new memeber of the community.

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EricL

Hello @SeniorPepe

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about your timber supports.

Your proposal of purchasing Dulux Weather Shield, some nice brushes a new Ryobi orbital sander along with some frog tape is an excellent idea. Sanding the surface would be the first order of business, I would also add Parfix 500g Ready To Use Multipurpose Filler - 500g to your shopping list to fill in any cracks, splits and dents in the timber.

Once the surface has been sanded, I suggest cleaning the surface with a clean damp cloth to remove all the sanding dust on the surface. When the surface has dried off you can then mask the areas you don't want over painted. When the mask is set, you can then begin painting the timber supports. My best advice is to put signs on the brick posts indicating which one you've painted and what time you started. This will give you an approximate guide when you should put on the second coat.

Let me call on our experienced members @Dave-1 and @Nailbag for their recommendations.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric

Dave-1

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/54602#Comment_54602

Good Evening @SeniorPepe

The steps that @EricL has outlined I really cant add to 🙂 The drying time before second coating I would stick to. Trying to repaint over the first coat too early causes more hassel then it solves.

A couple of short ladders would come in handy as well 🙂

Dave

EricL

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/89558#Comment_89558

Hello @SeniorPepe

Just a quick safety note, if you are using a ladder please have a look at this guide - How to use ladders safely. Please remember to wear personal protection such as gloves, goggles and a mask when working on your painting project.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

SeniorPepe

Thanks heaps for the help @EricL and @Dave-1 much appreciated fantastic tips and i will take everything on board. Just one thing, do i need to prime this wood? Many thanks again this place is awesome and just saved me a heap of dollars i can now use elsewhere on the house.

JacobZ

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/54614#Comment_54614

Hi @SeniorPepe,

External paints, such as Dulux Weathershield, are self-priming, so there is no need for a primer.

Just make sure all holes are filled, and the surface is well sanded and clean before applying your paint.

Let me know if you have any further questions.

Jacob

SeniorPepe

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/89564#Comment_89564

@EricL and others, just went to bunnings and was overwhelmed by all the specialty monarch brushes which one would you recommend for this external wood? My understanding is the "wood care" ones are for stains/varnishes?. On that note would you use brushes or mini roller for this job. Thanks again

EricL

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/110621#Comment_110621

Hello @SeniorPepe

I suggest using a Monarch 50mm Cutting In And Framing Synthetic Paint Brush - 50mm for precision painting of the edges. I recommend looking at the Paint Partner 75mm 4 Piece Trim Paint Roller Kit if you wish to use rollers or the Pro Renovator 75mm Wall Paint Brush if you wish to use a brush. Either tool will be suitable for the job, but I find using rollers faster.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric