Wooden Doorframes / Architraves

PRman

Hi, got work done to the house and got new wooden archtrivates. we want to paint them white, so painting them with a primer undercoat at the moment. my question is: there is a few small chunks, holes from knots, imperfections, etc. in the archtraves - should I fill these with wood filler, pollyfilla, etc. or am I being to much of a perfectionist?!! any advice much appeciated!!

Borzoi

PRman wrote:

Hi, got work done to the house and got new wooden archtrivates. we want to paint them white, so painting them with a primer undercoat at the moment. my question is: there is a few small chunks, holes from knots, imperfections, etc. in the archtraves - should I fill these with wood filler, pollyfilla, etc. or am I being to much of a perfectionist?!! any advice much appeciated!!

Ideally use Knotting on the knots - it keeps any resin back
Then prime
Then fill & sand
Then undercoat & gloss

It really all depends on your own standards!

PRman

Hi Borzoi, cheers for your post. I'll try the knotting solution, though I had thought the primer would elimate the need for this? what filler should I use - wood filler or will pollyfilla do?

Wertz

I prime then I use linseed putty for nail holes, polyfilla for knot holes and raised grain, and then when that's all been sanded and dusted, apply a generous layer of undercoat and allow to dry.
Then I use a caulking gun to seal down the door stop, the arch inside and wall side. Use a wet rag to rub the caulk bead into the gaps.
Allow to cure for 24 hours then apply your topcoat(s)

I rarely use knotting (only on solid wood doors). By the time knots manage to make their way through 3-4 layers of oil paint, it's usually time for a re-paint anyways...