whats the easiest way to paint over blue gloss woodwork to white?

Question

i've just moved in a new house and the paint work is a dark blue gloss and i want to paint them white,i would like to know the easiest way of doing this.

Answer 1

I can give you the best answer, but it is not so easy. First sand down the gloss so that paint will adhere. It will have a dull finish. Second: Paint over it with a concealing paint similar to KILZ. Third: When dry, paint it with the color of your choice. It may take two coats to completely cover. Be sure to use good quality paint. As an interior designer/decorator this works for me.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Blue Gloss Paint

Answer 4

Purple Gloss Paint

Answer 5

Actually, I would contrast the woodwork with the walls using texture rather than color. Use flat (dull finish) paint on the walls and semi-gloss or gloss white paint on the woodwork. The difference in texture will make the room brilliant. g-day!

Answer 6

Good rub down, with 40/60 grit paper.
2 good coats of undercoat, maybe 3 if still blueish.
gloss.
Light rubdown between coats, 120 grit paper.
Job done....


just read some of the other answers.
Do not paint gloss over gloss. Gloss is more shine less white.
You need to use sandpaper, to key the previous paint so as the new coat has something to grab to.
Chemical strippers are usually, acid based, If you use these, FOLLOW the safety instructions.
Heat guns and burners. They burn paint off. Keep water close by. the timber is old, and dry. If you see too much smoke, dampen slightly. Stay with skirting for at least 1 hour after, to make sure none is smouldering.

Answer 7

Several methods will work- you'll have to mix and match a little for the best results:

1. Multiple coats. Use a good primer as the first coat for better adhesion and coverage.

2. Degloss the gloss with sandpaper, steel wool, liquid deglosser, etc.

3. Use a good, thick, expensive paint to cover better- expensive paints have more pigment, so offer better coverage.

4. Experiment with a paint pad or small trim roller instead of a brush, I find that brushes don't work as well on gloss bases.

Answer 8

Strip it right down use a good paint stripper. sand down. then use a wood primer. then use a good gloss paint. If you just put a couple of coats of gloss over it would cover but without preparing
and stripping it ,the least knocks would show through the old paint. I KNOW IVE DONE IT.

Answer 9

Use a heat gun to remove the blue gloss. Sand. Prime. Use white gloss. You'll get a great finish that will last for years.

Answer 10

You could just paint white gloss over it which would cover it up. The only problem is that if you ever chip it the old colour would show through and look really obvious.

The best thing to do is either use paint stripper (use proper PPE ie gloves as paintstripper is harmful and will damage your skin). Or you could sand the old colour off.

If it is just skirting board the easiest thing in truth is just to rip it off and start fresh! It may seem daunting but much better than spending ages getting the old paint off.