If the knotty pine has been covered with polyurethane you ll probably need to use an oil based primer first because a latex primer won t stick well to the polyurethane surface.
Knotty pine ceiling painted white.
Layla palmer at the lettered cottage has also looked at this dilemma here but the coolest thing she does is to take a knotty pine paneled room submitted by a reader and photoshop adding white step by step.
Match warm red or orange knotty pine with warm shades and cool white or gray knotty pine with cool colors.
If you re looking for something a little more contemporary though it s fine to just paint over it.
Knotty pine paneling is an inexpensive material that works great for creating a rustic log cabin feel.
Stained knotty pine is more.
Be conscious of your interior environment.
Since most knotty pine installations on walls and ceilings are invariably varnished over the years this tends to yellow with age and knotty pine becomes more of an eyesore than a feature.
Do i need to re sand lacquer again before i re paint.
When selecting paint colors pay attention to the color temperature of the knotty pine.
Traditional knotty pine is warm in color while contemporary knotty pine reads as cool white or gray.
Knotty pine or tongue and groove panelling can look amazing in a rustic home.
Good afternoon i am contemplating on redoing our den which is knotty pine.
Most wood species need at least one coat of primer before painting to seal the pores ensure even coverage and encourage long wear.
I primed them originally sanded the knots primed with a lacquer gave them two coats of white paint.
Painting over stained knotty pine.