Paint a wooden drum like any other wooden item.
Although drum shells may seem fairly basic, they actually feature a rather complex construction. They can be made out of a number of different materials, the most common being wood, metal, and acrylic plastic, in that order. Wooden drums are often coated with a clear coat of epoxy to show off the natural grain of the wood, but you can also paint a wood drum to freshen it up or personalize it.
Instructions
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.
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