How Do You Paint Scratched Wood Trim?
Scratched wood trim is unsightly and unattractive. If you try to paint over scratched wood trim without repairing the damage, the paint finish will enhance and highlight the scratches. You’ll need to do a little repair work before painting the scratched trim. Luckily, removing the scratches before painting the wood trim is easy when you know the right steps to take—and the tips and tricks to make your trim look like it never had a scratch at all. Use Sandpaper for Light Scratches Step 1 If you have lighter scratches that don’t go deeply into the wood, simply sand the area until the scratch disappears and the trim is smooth. Use a medium-grain sandpaper. Step 2 Wipe the sanded trim with a dry microfiber cloth to remove the dust. Then, use the bristle attachment and vacuum around the trim around where you sanded. Step 3 Prime and repaint the area using the same paint color as the rest of the trim. Step 4 If the scratches are extremely shallow or only in the paint and not the actual woo
