Hydro Ingle Profile

If you purchased wood from a hardware store or a home depot, it’s likely that you’ll need to let it dry a little before painting it.

If you buy your wood from a local wood supplier, you will almost never have to dry it first because they know how to store their wood properly.

But, if you’re in a rush, can you just paint the wood when it’s still wet?

If you want a smooth and even finish, don’t paint wet wood. Any remaining water in the wood will prevent paint from adhering properly to the surface. If the wood is dry enough, you can see if it absorbs or refuses water sprayed on its surface.

To establish a close bond with the board, paint must be absorbed at least a little bit into the wood. However, if there is still too much water inside the wood, the paint will not be able to absorb properly.