Hi, can you please kindly advise if it's just sanding and outdoor painting required to restore the wood that has not started rotting?
Hi @xiaoci2008 ,
From what I can see, it looks like sanding and painting should be all that's required. As long as the timber is still solid and there are no soft or rotten sections, there doesn't appear to be any reason it would need repairing or replacing.
I'd start with some 120-grit sandpaper to remove the loose and deteriorated paint and smooth out the surface, then go over it with 180-grit sandpaper to give you a nice surface for painting. Brush away the sanding dust, then apply an exterior primer to any exposed bare timber to help with adhesion and creating an even surface before finishing with two coats of exterior paint.
For application, a paint brush will be useful for the edges, corners and detailed areas, while a paint roller will make quicker work of the larger flat sections.
If you come across any timber that feels soft or crumbles while you're sanding, let us know and we can have a look at whether any additional repairs are required.
You might also like to check out How to prepare for house exterior painting and How to paint your exteriors for some useful guidance and our Top 10 most popular painting projects for some inspiration.
Let me know if you have any further questions.
Jacob
Hi, Jacob
Thank you so much for your prompt and detailed reply!
Can you please kindly confirm that primer is not required if using this paint?
https://www.bunnings.com.au/dulux-4l-vivid-white-low-sheen-weathershield-exterior-paint-4l_p0144763
Hi @xiaoci2008,
Dulux Weathershield is self-priming over a sound, properly prepared surface, so a separate primer isn't always required.
In your case, though, the existing paint has deteriorated and you'll likely expose areas of bare and weathered timber when sanding. I would recommend applying Dulux 1Step Prep to those areas before applying your two coats of Weathershield. This will help seal the timber and provide a sound, consistent surface for the topcoats.
Mitchell
Thanks, Mitchell! For such a big area, will a finishing sander or a random orbital sander be more suitable for the job?
Either option would work, but I would consider a budget-friendly powered unit, rather than a battery-powered product @xiaoci2008. Since you'll be working at heights, here's a helpful guide: How to use ladders safely. Also, if you are not at all confident, please consider enlisting the services of a professional. Mitchell
