Typically, new woodwork requires four coats of paint. The painting process is as follows:
The woodwork surface is prepared to get the paint to work satisfactorily. It is important that the woodwork is sufficiently seasoned and has no more than 15% moisture content at the time of painting. The surface of the woodwork is thoroughly cleaned and the heads of the nails are
driven to a depth of 3 mm below the surface.
The surface of the woodwork is then knotted.
This is followed by surface cleaning using sand paper.
Subsequent coats of paint, namely the undercoat and finishing coat, are then applied to the surface. Great care should be taken that the finishing coat presents a smooth and even surface and that brush marks are not visible on the finished surface.
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