How to Paint Cedar Boards
Plain pieces of cedar boards can be painted but there are some things you need to know about the boards. The surface of the board will not hold the paint if it is not pretreated. You must cover the boards with a coat of primer and make sure the correct type of paint is used.
How to Paint Cedar Boards
Materials Needed
- Broom
- Power washer
- Drop cloth
- Latex primer
- Paint stirrer
- Paint roller
- Latex paintbrush
- Latex paint
- Clean the interior of the boards. Use a broom to sweep over the cedar boards. You want to remove as much dust and debris before cleaning them. The boards should not be painted until they have sat for at least seven weeks. The reason they have to sit for so long is because this type of board has a large amount of moisture in it and it must dry.
- Turn on the power washer and thoroughly clean the boards. Make sure you clean both sides. Allow the cedar boards to dry for five hours. If they are not dry after five hours, allow them to dry further.
- Spread out a drop cloth and place all of the cedar boards on top of it. This will protect the boards and keep the paint from getting on any other items.
- Open a can of latex primer and blend it with a paint stirrer. Apply the primer using a paint roller. Use a latex paintbrush for smaller areas. Allow the primer to dry for three hours. Clean the paintbrush with clean water.
- Remove the lid from the can of latex paint. Apply the paint over the cedar boards with the paint. Allow the boards to dry for two hours. Apply a second coat of paint and allow it to dry for 48 hours.