How can I make over knotty pine floors in my foyer?
Can I paint it? There is small openings where it go's together would I fill that?
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i had knotty pine in my kitchen. with a smoker who always smoke in the kitchen. the varnish had gone yellow from age and nicotine. i scrubbed it down with hot water/salt/vinegar mixture. Then I painted it with Kilz. It's been a few years and it is still holding up. No bleeding through. I did paint all of the knots and joints, did not fill them.
Sand the knotty pine first, and see the result. If you don’t like the look of the finish, paint with floor grade paint. Personally I wouldn’t fill the areas where the boards go together but you can if it bothers you. After a few coats of paint, seal with a poly type of your choice.
Good luck.
Maretta....I would sand and fill that spot then use Kiltz for primer (they do have Kiltz with paint already included) then paint. Good luck!
I agree with using Kilz before painting, however those gaps between the boards are necessary. They allow the wood to expand and contract. You should not fill them.
They would be gorgeous white washed!