How to Paint Salt Treated Wood
Treating wood makes it resistant to insect pests, fungi and rot. While some wood is treated with chemicals that are reverse-vacuumed deep within the surface, others are treated with salt. While these treatments are highly effective at increasing the durability and overall lifespan of the wood, they can make them difficult to paint. If you plan to paint salt treated wood, you'll need patience. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 3- or 4-inch oil-based paintbrush
- Acrylic latex primer
- Acrylic latex paint
Instructions
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Wait at least two months for the treated wood to dry out completely. Protect the wood from rain by placing it in a dry place.
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Apply primer to a piece of scrap as a test. If the wood absorbs the primer, you may proceed. If it does not, wait another two weeks and then test again.
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Apply latex primer to the salt treated wood using the oil-based paintbrush. Allow the surface to dry for three full hours.
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Apply latex paint to the surface in the same manner as you did the primer in step 4.
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Tips & Warnings
Never paint salt treated wood immediately after purchasing it or you will have significant problems with adhesion. If you can't wait two months for the wood to dry out, contact the distributor for recommendations on your particular type of wood.
