Do I have to sand the woodwork before painting with the same high gloss paint that is onthe woodwork now?

Very simply put, yes. It will allow the new paint to adhere much better. Take your time and you will love the new finish.Do I have to sand the woodwork before painting with the same high gloss paint that is onthe woodwork now?
Wipe it down with 'paso'; if you don't want to sand it. Do not paint over it without proper sanding or deglossing. The paint will peel quickly.Do I have to sand the woodwork before painting with the same high gloss paint that is onthe woodwork now?
It depends. If the current coat of paint is in good shape and there is no peeling, then you can paint right over it. 2 coats might help. You can always sand it lightly with some 220g sandpaper just to rough up the finish and help the new paint stick better. Even better would be to primer coat it and then paint.
You can use a simple wiping solution, TSP. Tri Sodium Phosphate, it is a salt based solution that when dry, forms small crystals on the surface of the existing paint. This allows the new coat to adhere without a problem.





You can purchase it at most Home stores in powder, liquid and handy wipes for under $20 dollars. Be sure to wear gloves as it will occasionally cause irritation of your hands.
A lot of variables--- Did the wood get dirty? Do you smoke? How old is the paint? Sanding is best but sure is a pain. Sometimes you can just wash the woodwork with a strong soap. Ask at a paint store, you don't have to buy from them to ask.
a quick rub over with steel wool or a hard scourer should do .. you need to give a slightly rough surface to give proper adherence ..failing which use sugar soap (and wear glasses and gloves to use it )
No, just paint over it, unless you have something wrong with the woodwork.
I would recommend to wash it with a fairly strong solution of TSP to cut the gloss. Rinse and paint. Be careful...If the original finish is Oil Based, and you paint it with latex, it may eventually lift the oil base and cause peeling +crazing. (It happened to me!). If this is the scenario, you shouls put a primer between the old finish and new.