Painting over stained knotty pine.
Knotty pine ceiling painted white.
Do i need to re sand lacquer again before i re paint.
Knotty pine paneling is an inexpensive material that works great for creating a rustic log cabin feel.
Green is such a beautiful complement to knotty pine.
If the knotty pine has been covered with polyurethane you ll probably need to use an oil based primer first because a latex primer won t stick well to the polyurethane surface.
Most wood species need at least one coat of primer before painting to seal the pores ensure even coverage and encourage long wear.
Good afternoon i am contemplating on redoing our den which is knotty pine.
Since most knotty pine installations on walls and ceilings are invariably varnished over the years this tends to yellow with age and knotty pine becomes more of an eyesore than a feature.
When selecting paint colors pay attention to the color temperature of the knotty pine.
I primed them originally sanded the knots primed with a lacquer gave them two coats of white paint.
But it can also overpower a small space making it feel dark and claustrophobic.
Be conscious of your interior environment.
Stained knotty pine is more.
I painted the walls 10 years ago and the knots are starting to bleed through.
If you re looking for something a little more contemporary though it s fine to just paint over it.
Match warm red or orange knotty pine with warm shades and cool white or gray knotty pine with cool colors.