Prep, Prime, and Paint: Wood (The Paint Quality Institute)

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Floors/Painted/To Be Painted

a. Surface Preparation:

*NOTE: If lead is suspected in the paint, do not attempt to remove paint or scrape, sand, use heat gun, etc., which might put lead into the environment, but rather contact a contractor qualified for lead paint assessment and abatement

treat any mildew with a 3:1 water:household bleach mixture, leaving it on for 20 minutes and adding more as it dries; wear eye and skin protection; rinse thoroughly
remove cracking, loose or poorly adhering paint by scraping; wear eye protection, cloth work gloves, and a dust mask
feather sand edges of remaining paint; wear eye protection and dust mask
scuff sand glossy areas with medium grit (#120) garnet paper; wear eye protection and dust mask
remove all dirt by scrubbing with detergent and warm water, rinse thoroughly; pay special attention to kitchen areas (accumulated airborne cooking oils)

b. Priming:

apply wood primer that is recommended for floors: latex primer for latex floor paint, alkyd primer for latex or alkyd or polyurethane floor paint

c. Painting:

for a satin finish, use a quality latex floor paint
for a semigloss or gloss finish, use a latex, alkyd or polyurethane floor paint

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