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Painting new wooden windows, doors and joinery

Paint systems for earthquake affected buildings

Note: For a visual of the steps below outlining how to prepare and paint new wooden windows, doors and joinery, please reference the PDF flowchart.

Flowchart - how to paint wooden windows, doors and joinery
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  1. Thoroughly wash – ideally with Resene Paint Prep and Housewash (D812), rinse well

    1. Unprimed bare timber
      1. Lightly sand to remove any surface imperfections or greyed timber and prime using Resene Quick Dry primer (D45)
    2. Pre-primed with Holding or Transport primer, refer notes
      1. Thoroughly sand using 100-120 grit zinc sterate sandpaper, refer notes
      2. Prime using Resene Wood Primer (D40)
  2. Fill any nail holes and cracks with Contract Filler, sand smooth and spot prime

  3. Paint options:

    1. Apply 2 coats of Resene Lustacryl semi-gloss waterborne enamel (D310OR
    2. Apply 2 coats of Resene Enamacryl gloss waterborne enamel (D309)

Note: For more information on products, view the Product Data Sheet referred to in ( ) after the product name.

Notes:

Wooden weatherboards

Key accessories essential to complete the job

Add ons – to make the job easier or quicker

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