I removed carpet,pad,staples..left w/ plywood subfloor. needs sanding? Cleaning? any good ideas how to prep pre painting Iam going to paint and seal w/several coats.
2007-02-12 07:43:54 · 6 answers · asked by redtinbarn@sbcglobal.net 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
all the above ideas are good. i painted a plywood floor. i painted a plywood floor once with an outdoor patio and deck stain. it eliminated any preparation and turned out nice and was durable. it turned out flat, but if u don't like it u can put a sealer over it.
2007-02-12 23:27:54 · answer #1 · answered by zeek 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd paint it. Plywood isn't very pretty and it's made with adhesives and chemicals I wouldn't want on my skin. It can also give you splinters and is absorbent so will absorb anything you spill on it and that will make it even less attractive. Several layers of paint will seal all that stuff away from your body. You could also paint a "rug" as elaborate or simple as you wanted to make it look decorative. Be sure to clean it well and let it dry to prepare it for painting. You could also fill in any low areas or knots with fixall before painting. I ripped out my carpets years ago and for a time lived on painted plywood floors. With all my animals they were blessedly easy to clean after dealing with dirt-trap carpet...
2016-03-29 03:47:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sand if needed.
sweep and vacuum well.
use Zinsser brand BIN SHELLAC based primer. it has a RED label. this stuff stinks, so have some ventiation or a fan.
it will keep the tannins in the plywood from bleeding through.
don't use the BLUE label. it is water base and the tannins will still bleed through.
then top coat with a good floor and deck paint.
2007-02-12 08:05:29 · answer #3 · answered by deco 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would prime it with a good primer - cheap start but effective - then square off sections in like 12" X 12" and go black and white like the old 50's style and then seal with clear coat. So clean and fresh and would look lovely in a cottage and you could use any colors for decorating.
2007-02-12 07:56:48 · answer #4 · answered by dumplinlady 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We painted our vinyl floor in the kitchen. "Ace" Hardware sells a new floor paint that is very good, a little pricey but, covers well and holds through time and wear.
I would clean the floor very well. Then use a good wood filler and sealer, then sand the floor and seal it again. then paint it.
2007-02-12 22:10:18 · answer #5 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU MUST USE A PRIMER B.I.N IS VERRY GOOD
USE THE THE BLUE LABEL 2 COATS THEN FINISH WITH
A GOOD PAINT
2007-02-12 10:37:02 · answer #6 · answered by rvblatz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋