How do l paint over varnish?

Wendy
by Wendy

I would like to eliminate varnish from my window frames, skirting boards & door frames to paint them all. How do l do this?

  5 answers
  • Hi Wendy! First clean everything you want to paint with a degreaser like TSP. Next, you'll lightly sand the wood to give the paint something to grip to. Wipe everything down again. Then, you'll prime the wood. After that dries, you can paint. It'll take 2-3 coats. Good luck with your project! It's time consuming but it's so worth it :)

  • William William on Mar 21, 2019

    Tricia has got it. If you don't want to sand you can use a liquid deglosser. It's like liquid sandpaper. You can also use Krud Kutter to clean everything.

  • Cynthia H Cynthia H on Mar 22, 2019

    I would strip and sand it all off.

  • John Collins John Collins on Mar 22, 2019

    Simple

    Prewash all with TSP ( get at Home Depot)

    Prime with Shellac Bullseye

    Paint

    This is exactly how most pro painters would do this, and will give great results

  • Natalie Natalie on Mar 25, 2019

    In just a few steps you can be ready for paint!

    Clean really well

    Scuff sand with 220 grit sandpaper to roughen up the surface and give the paint something to stick to.

    Wipe off all dust

    Prime with BIN Shellac Based Primer (especially if you're painting a lighter color)

    Paint!