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Painting over Varnished timber

  • 24-06-2013 3:50pm
    #1
    Jeju
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 620 ✭✭✭


    Hi.

    I have a little job coming up that the OH is on about a few years now, painting the stairs.
    Its red deal and I want to paint it white.
    Whats the easiest, quickest or even best way?

    Thanks.

    JeJu.


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  • #2
    BobLeeSwagger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 174 ✭✭BobLeeSwagger


    I would imagine that you would have to sand the stairs down before any painting.

    Are you going to use satinwood or gloss? If its gloss you will need an undercoat.


  • #3
    DublinDIYguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 221 ✭✭DublinDIYguy


    1- A good sanding.
    2- A coat of primer.
    3- A coat of undercoat.
    4- A coat of Satin wood.
    5- A light sanding.
    6- A final coat of slightly thinned Satin wood.

    If you have carpet on the stairs use masking tape down the sides and cover with sheets.
    Best of luck


  • #4
    Pinky123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 329 ✭✭Pinky123


    Have a look at the Annie Sloane range of paints. They are supposed to adhere to any surface without sanding etc, I am not sure if they are up to heavy duty areas but you could give one of their shops a call and check it out.

    http://www.anniesloan.com/acatalog/Ireland_and_Europe.html

    Their colours are fab


  • #5
    Jeju
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 620 ✭✭✭Jeju


    Thanks all.
    I have carpet and some very awkward parts.
    Might go as far as dismantling the stairs .


  • #6
    irelandspurs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,082 ✭✭✭irelandspurs


    Get zinnser bin,expensive but worth the money for this job.Does not need sanding with this stuff but make sure there are no lose or flaky bits.
    Give it 1 full coat with the Bin then 2 coats of satinwood or 1 undercoat and one gloss.


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  • #7
    romaderwdcsax
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 207 ✭✭romaderwdcsax


    irelandspurs wrote: »
    Get zinnser bin,expensive but worth the money for this job.Does not need sanding with this stuff but make sure there are no lose or flaky bits.
    Give it 1 full coat with the Bin then 2 coats of satinwood or 1 undercoat and one gloss.

    I agree with this route, it will be the quickest way. Between your 2 coats of satinwood/eggshell give the timer a very light rub of very light/well worn fine sandpaper. The finer the sandpaper the better.


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