Always sand and apply sealant or paint in the direction.
Painting weathered wood door.
Before weathered wood can be painted it will require extensive prep work to ensure that the paint stays on for more than just a couple of years.
Prepare the surface with old buildings such as my 130 year old barn water blasting the loose paint is not a recommended practice.
Seal every seam where moisture can penetrate.
Use power sanders sparingly high speed sanding can melt paint making it even more difficult to smooth out.
As noted above weathered wood doesn t hold paint very well which could lead to failure of your efforts and re exposure of the lead paint.
Weathering on exterior cladding.
Weathered wood needs to have a bit of the top layer removed.
Proper surface preparation is the key to success when you paint weathered wood.
Weathering occurs when a house with a wooden exterior is left exposed to the elements for too long where the original wood wears down and trapped moisture causes boards to rot.
Exposure to the elements can take a toll on your home s exterior.
After scraping sand the wooden door to smooth the scraped edges.
The fastest way to remove paint buildup on a wooden door is with a sharp stainless steel or carbide scraper.
How to paint weathered wood.