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Painting & Decorating

painting partially varnished wood

Anonymous user 15/03/2024 - 2.37 PM

Hi I want to paint my skirting archs and doors, however some of it is varnished a light oak colour and some is bare. Ive looked online and some say to use an oil based primer some say to use an undercoat over varnished wood. I need to use primer for the bare wood anyway, so will primer be enough for the varnished part too? I want to paint them grey, and can only find water based grey shades, so will I be able to use water based wood paint over an oil primer? It has all been sanded down and smooth already.

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Anonymous user

Use a primer for oil-based paint and very effective I only use primer specifically for this type of work I hope I have been helpful
Answered1 February 2018
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Anonymous user

Hi there I used to teach painting and decorating so here is the answer. Use an oil base paint primer as it contains more oil than an undercoat and will do a better job at sealing the stain. Good luck.
Answered30 January 2018
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Anonymous user

Hi there the best primer to use on bare Wood to stop bleeding stains coming through and also for cohesion is red zinseer stain block ,it's a fantastic primer ,slightly expensive and pungent but worth it ,you can also put water/oil based paints on top, hope that helps for the future
Answered30 January 2018
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Shotts
Defo go down the bin zinners route slightly more expensive but the shellac will seal varnish, tried and tested,proven. over the years
Answered30 January 2018
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Hi. Agree with the zinnser route, zinnser b.i.n i would go with as your primer. Its very high adhesion and seals knots etc. It will also work well with the water-based system you are planning on using. Painting water based products onto an oil based undercoat is to be avoided.
Answered30 January 2018
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