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painting over varnish?

johneym · 2016-07-17 08:16:57

7 doors in total. Teak darkly varnished. Finish will be a white or off white. Advice and recommendations would be much appreciated please. Thank you

17-07-2016 8:16am

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johneym

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7 doors in total. Teak darkly varnished. Finish will be a white or off white.

Advice and recommendations would be much appreciated please.

Thank you

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#2 17-07-2016 8:48am

exaisle

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Sand and revarnish.....

You'd need to be very sure that you want to paint over teak....it's an expensive hardwood...with a beautiful grain...

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#3 17-07-2016 9:04am

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There are now primer sealers available especially for that job, try pat McDonnell paints, I'd say a very light keying sanding with 240 sand paper by hand.

As for an opinion , I agree that going for a nice cream or bright colour can transform the look of a property from dark and dingy hardwood, but you didn't come her looking for opinions :rolleyes:

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