How to get rid of old gloss paint.

Hi Molly, glossy paint is normally oil-based which means any water-based paints will start peeling. Here's a handy guide that will show you how to prep your glossy surface so you can change the color and look - https://www.littlehouseonthecorner.com/how-to-paint-over-gloss/

Hi Molly

Here is info to help you but looks like you need sand down the paint and use a primer and start over

https://www.518painters.com/how-to-paint-over-gloss-paint/

You will need to scrape and remove all the peeling paint. Sorry, but there's really no way to avoid sanding unless you want bumpy edges. If you know what type of paint your gloss paint was, that will help in the correction.

Hi Molly, you can apply Citristrip paint remover. Apply per instructions on the product. You might cover the door in plastic to make the product work even better. Then scrape off the product and paint with a plastic scraper and wipe away the remainder and rinse well. You may need to scuff sand the door to ready it for a new coat of paint.

Scraping the peeling paint is the only way short of stripping all the paint off. You will need to sand any rough edges that don't come off. Also use a good primer like Kilz before you paint.

Hi there, I agree with the others, strip, sand, prime and repaint. Or if the door is not something special or a custom size, you could replace it and avoid the stripping, etc., which is a big process. We've found doors at the curb and they're also heavily discounted at Restores.

I second the idea of checking your neighborhood RESTORE for a door. Ours has a great selection and it's easier to replace that strip and sand.

I would run my sander over it if the finish isn't too lumpy. If its lumpy you may have to start with a coarser grain sandpaper and work you way up to fine sandpaper to get a smooth finish.

Sand the door that’s the only way unless you use stripper that’s messy

Sanding is the best way. Perhaps a belt sander

Sand the door

Sounds like you need to go back and sandpaper it all before you add a new coat.

Use a belt sander if the door is flat. Easier to take out the hinge pins and do it flat. If it has recessed panels you will need to sand it by hand.

Sounds like you may have put two different types of paint together, like oil and water. You'll need to sand the old paint off in order to repaint.

I believe you are going to have to sand the walls to remove the paint.

Hi Molly, you will need to sand it all off the door and repaint

Hello, Use a chemical peeler or use an orbital sander and a mask. Both will be messy so use drop cloths, or maybe get in a professional to do it for you, (quicker and better finish in faster time)!

will be very messy

Depending on the size of the door, it may be easier to purchase a new one. Hollow core doors 32 inches are about $40.

Sand it down

Here's a post that might help https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZB5PcdVwbg

Make use of heat to remove gloss paint by either using a heat gun or blow torch. Just use sandpaper to smooth the surface. Scrape your wooden object with sandpaper and your choice of gain to get rid of any remaining paint which would not lift with the heat method.