Painting Pine General decorating topics, questions and answers. find help, tips and advice on completing your decorating projects

[anniewigs]

How do I need to prepare previously varnished pine skirting boards and door frames in readiness to paint white?

[chris_on_tour2002]

sand them down with an 80 or 120 grit paper depending on the thickness of the varnish. best to get back to bare wood. then apply a decent quality primer followed by a solvent based undercoat. once dry then apply whatever finish you require.

[anniewigs]

Thanks Chris,I appreciate your advice will try it and let you know how it goes.

Regards Ann

[TheDoctor5]

Last year 64% of the questions asked in our forum were answered within our DIY project pages at www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects.htm The project pages are now separated alphabetically and your answers are accompanied by diagrams and the ability to see, and buy, the tools and/or required to complete your project. Use our search box to look for your answer and save a great deal of time and money!