it is good quality pine with, historically, bees wax. they have not been waxed for a couple of years and look dry. need to paint white/offwhite.
2006-09-03 10:52:43 · 2 answers · asked by AnthonyM 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Anthony,don't trust that the bees wax is gone. In stead of using a solvent to remove it you should sand it down to remove the wax and to give the surface "a profile" for the primer to adhere to. Do not start out with fine grit it will create unnecessary work. Start out with 100Grit then go to 150Grit then 220. This is how to properly sand. Then use an oil base primer specific to ;stain sealing and glossy surfaces. when it's dry sand the primer with220 grit very gently to give your top coats a very soft and smooth feeling.
2006-09-03 15:59:32 · answer #1 · answered by steve b 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have heard of a bees wax stripper, but not sure where to get it. I would suggest sanding with a fine grade paper to get the topcoat off before painting
2006-09-03 17:56:31 · answer #2 · answered by kathy n 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋