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Painting & Decorating

Painting internal doors

Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 3.49 PM

I have a new build that has internal doors that look like that have some kind of coating like a laminated surface rather than painted. Does anyone know if I can repaint them and how I would do that. Going from white to a dark colour. Thanks

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Handyman

Rating: 5 out of 5
Bexhill On Sea
A lot of modern pressed doors come in 3 types. Fully painted just undercoated or raw that is no coating at all. I normally sand the surface regardless of type to provide a key for new undercoat then the chosen top coat. I have learnt from experience this produces the best finish.
Answered15 October 2022
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Conan porch

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Tiverton
Should be fine if you give them a good sand and either a coat of zinsser bullseye primer or multi surface paint before you apply your finish coats.
Answered15 October 2022
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JP HOOD Installations Co

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Walsall
Will be fine as long as you prime it first
Answered15 October 2022
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Tom

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Telford
Hi there, Pre-primed doors come with a base coat of primer, onto which you can apply a layer or two of paint. Thanks Tom
Answered15 October 2022
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Dolphin Studios Ltd

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Walton On Thames
You can paint almost any surface, just make sure the surface is properly prepared to accept the paint ( sanded down ) .
Answered15 October 2022
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Spear Construction Limited

Rating: 5 out of 5
Brentwood
Prep is key! So give the door a sand up before hand.. then make sure all dust is removed from the door.. finally you can proceed to paint undercoat, then top coat.
Answered16 October 2022
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Moralesmaintenance

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Hitchin
A good key and a coat of ultimate grip primer which comes with a hardener you mix in.
Answered18 October 2022
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C&I HOME IMPROVEMENT LTD

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Heanor
Yes can paint them. Give them a light sanding and then apply Zinsser BIN, after that can paint them in any colour but best to use a quality paint like a Dulux trade satinwood or eggshell
Answered23 October 2022
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Anonymous user

should be absolutely fine if you apply the right primer first , normally I would go for a dulux super grip primer or similar
Answered25 October 2022
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