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Hello,
Our recently renovated bathroom has new window architraves installed but some part of the old architraves was retained. The retained part had some paint chipped off during demolition - see photos. The new architraves are pine wood and pre-primed.
Also, our existing door was trimmed to size at the top, with bare wood showing -
see photo.
How can I seal the bare wood? I have already organised the oil paint since I know the colour and type of paint used previously.
Thanks!
For the architraves, start by sanding the areas where paint has chipped to blend them with the surrounding surface @JerseyBlue. 180 grit should be fine for that. If there are any deeper chips or gaps, you may need to apply a small amount of timber filler, then sand it smooth before painting. Once prepared, coat the architraves with your oil-based paint. For the window sills, lightly scuff the existing gloss paint to remove any sheen and so the new oil-based paint adheres properly.
For the bare timber on the top of your door, the correct approach is to simply apply two solid coats of your oil-based paint. This will seal the timber fibres and prevent moisture from penetrating.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
It's fine to use @JerseyBlue. You just don't want to leave the timber exposed for several months. It's good that you've noticed, as most people wouldn't be aware until a couple of years later, when the door starts to deteriorate due to moisture ingress.
Mitchell
