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Defect marks (old oil paint, crack) extensively on old door frame

Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 3.40 PM

Hi Everyone, We have an old door frame where it covers with defect marks extensively.(Please see the photos from here - https://photos.app.goo.gl/UBHiUN3vrJUTy96v8). What can do to make it looks better? We can oil paint it, but it won't cover bumps, and cracks, and dripping paint. Many thanks in advance

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Anonymous user

Hi Neil, I can't see the photo as the link isn't working! But from what you have described it sounds like it needs some TLC, I would suggest stripping the frame back and working from scratch, fill/caulk and prime and redecorate as necessary. Kind regards Matt Any issues feel free to contact me on Clearsure@outlook.com

Answered20 September 2021

Anonymous user

Hi Neil, best is to strip the frame from all the old paint to expose the wood. Sand down all the bumps and use a 2 part wood filler for all the cracks, be mindful as this goes off very quickly. Sand it all down again to get a nice smooth finish on the wood. Use a undercoat to prime the frame and sand it very lightly, it will help for paint runs and give a very good finish to the top coat. Hope this helps.

Answered20 September 2021