Paint with distemper/red paint – Five smart tips
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Start with cleaning
Clean the wooden surface thoroughly before painting. Otherwise, the paint may peel or crack. Brush the wood surface with a wire brush to remove dirt, loose paint and greyed wood. Remove any mould with an algae and mould remover and brush.
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Paint thinly
Apply thin coats and work the paint into the wood. If you paint too thickly, the paint may flake.
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Paint smaller areas at a time
Paint a few boards at a time, from the top down. Paint the entire length. This avoids overlapping effects, which produce darker patches of thicker colour.
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Better without touch-up painting
Avoid touch-up painting on, for example, nail heads. This can make the facade appear spotty.
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The wood should be cool and dry
Avoid painting on sun-warmed or damp wood. If the sun is on, the colour may crackle. If the wood is damp, it will not absorb the paint and there is also a risk of mould.
