As noted above weathered wood doesn t hold paint very well which could lead to failure of your efforts and re exposure of the lead paint.
Painting weathered wood door.
How to paint weathered wood.
Weathering occurs when a house with a wooden exterior is left exposed to the elements for too long where the original wood wears down and trapped moisture causes boards to rot.
Before weathered wood can be painted it will require extensive prep work to ensure that the paint stays on for more than just a couple of years.
Use sandpaper rather than a scraper on metal doors.
After scraping sand the wooden door to smooth the scraped edges.
The next issue is priming the wood that has already lost its paint and is now weathered.
The fastest way to remove paint buildup on a wooden door is with a sharp stainless steel or carbide scraper.
Proper surface preparation is the key to success when you paint weathered wood.
Use power sanders sparingly high speed sanding can melt paint making it even more difficult to smooth out.
Always sand and apply sealant or paint in the direction.
Prepare the surface with old buildings such as my 130 year old barn water blasting the loose paint is not a recommended practice.
Exposure to the elements can take a toll on your home s exterior.
If you need to restore a weathered oak door or if the wood on a front door is peeling then you may want to bone up on basic information.