A light sanding knocks down the sheen and any imperfections in the finish leaving behind a surface that your primer and paint will better adhere to. How old is the trim finish? If it is from the 70s or earlier it could contain lead.
Use caution!
A wipe down with a developer like Peso is a good option to sanding if the finish has any lead in it.
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A light sanding knocks down the sheen and any imperfections in the finish leaving behind a surface that your primer and paint will better adhere to. How old is the trim finish? If it is from the 70s or earlier it could contain lead.
Use caution!
A wipe down with a developer like Peso is a good option to sanding if the finish has any lead in it.
Homer Formby makes a product called 'Furniture Refinisher' that I recently tried and loved. It dissolves old finish. Here's a link to it:
https://www.formbys.com/products/refinisher/