Whats the easiest way to paint over blue gloss woodwork to white?

i've just moved in a new house and the paint work is a dark blue gloss and i want to paint them white,i would like to know the easiest way of doing this.Whats the easiest way to paint over blue gloss woodwork to white?
I can give you the best answer, but it is not so easy. First sand down the gloss so that paint will adhere. It will have a dull finish. Second: Paint over it with a concealing paint similar to KILZ. Third: When dry, paint it with the color of your choice. It may take two coats to completely cover. Be sure to use good quality paint. As an interior designer/decorator this works for me.Whats the easiest way to paint over blue gloss woodwork to white?
sand down the woodwork and then paint over it - cos if you paint over gloss it'll just peel right off.
You don't paint over...you remove the blue paint first, which is easy.


Either rub down with sandpaper, which is hard work, or paint on a stripping agent, which is easy. Best method by far is a blow torch. Mind the curtains though. And that gas pipe...
Use a liquid paint deglosser that you wipe on with a rag. Its safer than sanding if your home is old enough to have lead based paint. Afterwards two coats off good quality paint should be all you need.The only reason you would need primer is if there is paint peeling to bare wood.
First thing to do is to abrade the surface. Once complete, use a tac rag to remove any dust particles, and you are then ready for your paint system.


The first coat should be a high opacity undercoat (formerly c alled obliterating undercoat) This will cover the strong colours you have at present.


Once dry (normally 24 hrs) you are able to apply the white gloss paint.
lightly rub it down with fine sandpaper then apply the white gloss. You will need at least 2 coats allowing each coat to dry properly before applying the next.
a good undercoat will cover the blue and then you can apply the white gloss
put a good primer on it and then paint it white.
Use a heat gun to remove the blue gloss. Sand. Prime. Use white gloss. You'll get a great finish that will last for years.
White Gloss will cover it


My house was dark purple glossed when I moved in %26amp; the white covered it well.
white undercoat and then white gloss
Give it a little sand down and use a damp cloth to clean wood , then use an undercoat then your gloss that way it will give it a good look..
You could just paint white gloss over it which would cover it up. The only problem is that if you ever chip it the old colour would show through and look really obvious.





The best thing to do is either use paint stripper (use proper PPE ie gloves as paintstripper is harmful and will damage your skin). Or you could sand the old colour off.





If it is just skirting board the easiest thing in truth is just to rip it off and start fresh! It may seem daunting but much better than spending ages getting the old paint off.
Several methods will work- you'll have to mix and match a little for the best results:





1. Multiple coats. Use a good primer as the first coat for better adhesion and coverage.





2. Degloss the gloss with sandpaper, steel wool, liquid deglosser, etc.





3. Use a good, thick, expensive paint to cover better- expensive paints have more pigment, so offer better coverage.





4. Experiment with a paint pad or small trim roller instead of a brush, I find that brushes don't work as well on gloss bases.
I did the same t hing when I moved.. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT that you use a KILZ primer on the paint(existing woodwork) first.. an absolutely MUST....let dry of course.. then you can start your white painting.. very simple but PRIMER is a MUST
Two coats of a good quality white gloss should do it. To give it added 'take', sandpaper the existing paintwork lightly before you start to repaint.
Strip it right down use a good paint stripper. sand down. then use a wood primer. then use a good gloss paint. If you just put a couple of coats of gloss over it would cover but without preparing


and stripping it ,the least knocks would show through the old paint. I KNOW IVE DONE IT.
Just use an undercoat then re gloss in white!
Good rub down, with 40/60 grit paper.


2 good coats of undercoat, maybe 3 if still blueish.


gloss.


Light rubdown between coats, 120 grit paper.


Job done....








just read some of the other answers.


Do not paint gloss over gloss. Gloss is more shine less white.


You need to use sandpaper, to key the previous paint so as the new coat has something to grab to.


Chemical strippers are usually, acid based, If you use these, FOLLOW the safety instructions.


Heat guns and burners. They burn paint off. Keep water close by. the timber is old, and dry. If you see too much smoke, dampen slightly. Stay with skirting for at least 1 hour after, to make sure none is smouldering.
well rub down with a rough sandpaper or disc and fine one after ! then 2 coats of light u/c and 2 coats of white gloss!!! if you want a slap over just i coat of each but thick as it comes out the tin
Easiest way is of coarse to get someone else to do it for you.


If however your doing it yourself, a good sanding with a medium good quality sandpaper,clean off the dust remember the better the preparation the better the job.then a coat of white undercoat and allow the right amount of time to dry, as per instructions on the paint tin then a coat of good paint whether you are doing it gloss or silk or even matt..If doing a relay large area I would use a fine roller first giving it good rub with something to take the loose fibres of first or you will get a hairy wall, from experience I did seven doors in my hall only to find yes they were hairy, different but not nice I did them again after cleaning the roller properly.To save having an orange peal effect I go over the paint with a large fine brush(as I am working) very lightly brushing one way.try and fish one whole wall before stopping for a rest or you will find the joint where you stopped and started will stick out like a sore thumb


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