How to paint your attic wood beams

Garden furniture and wooden sheds

How to paint your attic wood beams

Do you want to brighten up your space by painting your attic wood beams? The no-drop water-based impregnating agent for wood of the ICA for you range is the ideal product to get the result you want and you can choose among a wide range of colors. Check out the list of required tools and let's get started right now!

Level of difficulty

Surface

  • New wood

Tools

Instructions

Step 1

Before painting, carefully prepare the surface by sanding it with 150-180 grit sandpaper. Be sure to remove any impurities with a dusting brush and a sanding sponge. The wood must be clean and dry.

Step 2

You are now ready to paint your attic wood beams with IMG no-drop water-based impregnating agent for wood of your chosen color. Take the jar and stir thoroughly before use. Apply it on the surface with a synthetic bristle brush, working in long and linear movements.

Step 3

Wait 1 to 2 hours to allow your wooden surface to dry. You can now apply the second coat.

More information
IMG No-drop water-based impregnating agent for wood is odourless and has a low environmental impact. Easy to apply by spray or brush, non-yellowing, protects the wood from bad weather and UV rays, applicable in a single coat. Suitable for exterior frames and shutters, fences, balconies, outdoor wooden items, beams and attics.

Which product to use

EXTERIOR NON-DRIP UV WOOD STAIN
EXTERIOR NON-DRIP UV WOOD STAIN

IMG exterior gel wood stains penetrate the wood and protect it from rotting, weathering, and UV rays, while producing excellent color uniformity.

The special non-drip gel formulation makes it possible to apply IMG vertically. Odorless and environmentally friendly, they can also be applied to surfaces in interiors, protected by an appropriate top coat.

Easy to apply by brush, spray or sponge. Developed by ICA laboratories to the specifications of the most demanding woodworking professionals.

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