How to Paint a Wood Drum
- 1). Rub a piece of 180-grit sandpaper lightly across the wood surface of the drum to remove any nicks or imperfections from the wood.
- 2). Pour a small amount of a concentrated cleaning solution onto a rag and rub over the surface of the wood to remove any dust or dirt.
- 3). Pour a small amount of primer into a plastic container, dip a paintbrush in and allow any excess paint to drip off the brush before moving it to the surface of the drum.
- 4). Brush primer evenly over the entire wood surface.
- 5). Rinse your paintbrush and wait for the primer to dry completely. Typically, this takes only a few hours; refer to the instructions to be sure.
- 6). Pour a small amount of paint into a plastic container, dip your paintbrush in and allow any excess paint to drip off the brush before moving it to the surface of the drum.
- 7). Brush paint evenly over the entire wood surface.
- 8). Wait for the paint to dry completely. Typically, this takes only a few hours; refer to the instructions to be sure.
- 9). Paint a second coat to ensure a smooth, solid finish.