Do I have to remove varnish to paint wood trim ?
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Yes sand it down
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Jun 20, 2017 - Two methods enable varnished surfaces to accept paint: sanding or deglossing. ... 2 Does Stained Wood Have to Be Stripped Before Painting? ... Remove all traces of residual cleaner by wiping the trim with a sponge and ... How to Prepare Wood Trim for a Smooth Wood Paint Job | The Family ...https://www.familyhandyman.com/painting/how-to...wood-trim-for...paint.../view-all/- Cached
Do you want your old trim to look fresh, smooth and crisp after you've painted it? ... repainting painted wood or painting wood that's been stained and varnished, the ... We don't show you how to strip layers of old paint down to bare wood using ...No. Just lightly sand to remove any gloss and roughen for paint. Prime with Kilz primer and paint you color.
Just sand it or use liquid sand before you paint you .
A liquid sander/deglosser ( Jasco makes a good one) and if you use a paint that includes a primers as many do today, you won't have to prime.