If you want to paint doors which are already finished in a varnish you will need to rub down lightly to create a key. Follow this with one or two coats of undercoat and a final top coat of gloss or satinwood. Satinwood would be my preference for a top coat, it doesn't show up imperfections, dings and knocks the same way a gloss coat would. I prefer painted pine to varnished pine anyday- it looks clean, bright and can be freshened up every few years as required. Cheap varnished pine (full of knots etc) darkens with time and can make a house look very dark. Of course a good quality timber will look well varnished.
Sueellen, isn’t it a pity we just couldn’t swap our doors!!!
Carpenter it is the 'Easycare' range. Thanks for that! What range do you remcommned? Can I get dulux yasmine white in an oil base. Never mind I'll ask at the paint the shop, thanks very much.... Tilly.
Hi use zinner bin primer first finish with colortrend satin woodHi guys,
I want to know do I have to put an undercoat on doors or skirting if they’re already varnished? The doors and skirting in our new house is all pine and varnished with a high gloss. I want to paint them satin white/some kind of off white (still trying to decide on the colour!) but I’m wondering do I need an undercoat. Any other advice appreciated too.
Thank you!
Tilly.
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