How Do I Paint Siberian Larch?
Larch is actually one of the hardest softwoods in the world. As a result of its punishing ‘upbringing’ in sub-zero Siberia, larch has plenty of hardness and natural durability.
Because of its remarkable natural physical properties and good looks, Siberian Larch is a go-to choice for a wide range of building projects, particularly outdoors. Some of the most popular commercial and household uses for this wood include cladding, decking and fencing
- As a softwood it is always advisable to degrease the surface with Tikkurila cleaning agent in order to remove any wood oils that may be present
- The surface to be painted must be dry, the temperature of air must be at least +5 °C and the relative humidity of air below 80 % during the application and drying.
- Remove dirt, mould and loose particles from the surface. Wash down dirty and mouldy surfaces with Tikkurila Mould Removal solution according to the instructions
Prime as early in the construction phase as possible. Protect rusting metal parts like nail heads with Rostex Super Akva metal primer. Remove loose resin from knots. Prime surfaces once with Ultra Primer. Finish with either Valtti Opaque 1-2 times (depending on sheen level required). Treat the end grains carefully.
If you require more advice on painting over larch, give our technical team a call on 0131 334 4999 or send a message here.
