Preperation: timber

Unpainted Surfaces: Doors, windows, frames, skirtings etc

• Generally softwood is used in construction and it must be fully dry before painting
• Exposed knots and resinous streaks should be treated with two thin coats of knotting solution
• Prime all bare wood as soon as possible using a suitable wood primer
• Lightly rub down and achieve a smooth, clean condition and brush off all dust
• All cracks, nail holes, and splits should be filled using the appropriate internal or external filler (see Mangers Range). Always fill slightly proud to allow for sanding off. Remember to dust off after sanding
• Areas that have been filled should be coated with a thin coat of primer/undercoat or the appropriate finish before applying the finishing coats to achieve even absorbency

Previously Painted Surfaces: Timber - doors, windows, frames, skirtings etc

• All loose, defective, blistered, or peeling coatings should be completely removed. The paint can be removed by scraping, using a hot air stripper, or chemical remover
• Any rotten or defective timber that is revealed should be replaced
• All paintwork in good condition should be washed down using sugar soap or a suitable detergent to remove all traces of surface contamination. Whilst washing the surfaces a wet or dry abrasive paper can be used to provide a ‘key’ for the next coatings
• Any bare timber that has been revealed should have two thin coats of knotting solution applied to knots and resinous streaks followed by an appropriate wood primer
• Cracks, splits and indentations etc require filling with the appropriate material (see Mangers Range). For best results fill slightly proud of the surface to allow for sanding and dust off
• Spot coat all filled areas with a primer/undercoat before applying the finishing coats