Carpentry & Building Construction

Chapter 33: Exterior & Interior Paint

Chapter Summaries

Section 33.1 Finishing Basics
Film-forming finishes coat the wood surface. Penetrating finishes soak into the wood. In each type of finish are pigments, binders, and carriers that make it suitable for a particular use. Paint is the most common type of film-forming finish.

Section 33.2 Exterior Painting
Surface preparation is important when painting wood. To get the best results, finishes are best applied by brush. On new wood, the first coat of paint should be primer, followed by two top coats of standard paint. Paint should not be applied if temperatures are not suitable. Proper application of paint avoids many problems that are difficult to correct.

Section 33.3 Interior Painting
Interior painting procedure should minimize paint splatter and cleanup. Various tools, such as rollers, can be used to make the work go more quickly. They can improve the quality of the job as well and minimize strain on the painter.