it is an indoor door (wood) and i want to paint the panels on it white (they are a lavendar color now)
2006-12-28 06:16:53 · 4 answers · asked by ccccccccdddddgggggrrrrwwwsszcvbn 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
You can use either a latex semi-gloss or eggshell (medium sheen) because it makes it easier to clean. Depending on how deep the lavendar shade is presently, you may want to prime first. If it is a pastel, you still may need two coats so the current color doesn't show through.
2006-12-28 06:19:30 · answer #1 · answered by eskie lover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will need a good primer. Maybe even 2 coats of primer, depending on the shade of lavendar. Kilz makes a good one, or go to Home Depot or Lowes for an off brand.
For the top coat, use a satin finish, unless the rest of the door is glossy or flat.
2006-12-28 14:26:25 · answer #2 · answered by LadyJag 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you want quality and durability, you will want to use an oil based paint! NOT a semi-gloss latex, sure, the clean up is a little more, but no latex will compare to the beauty of an oil based paint. I would suggest Benjamine Moore Satin Impervo oil based paint!
2006-12-28 21:23:46 · answer #3 · answered by randy h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on what you are trying to accomplish, but i would suggest going to lowe's and getting their american traditions high gloss white - NOT ULTRA WHITE (doesn't cover very well). if there is no lowes near you, go to a hardware store that sells valspar paint (that's who makes american traditions). also purchase floetrol, a latex paint thinner. this will slow the drying process and cuts down on brush strokes.
2006-12-28 14:20:33 · answer #4 · answered by catsovermen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋