When painting woodwork with gloss paint. Do you need to sand the entire thing or just the rough or flaky bits?

Sand it all then add a primer or you'll be sorry.When painting woodwork with gloss paint. Do you need to sand the entire thing or just the rough or flaky bits?
Sand or rub with fine wire wool the whole thing. Apart from anything else, your old paint will have accumulated a lot of surface contaminants over the years particularly if the residents have been either smokers or have frequently had stir fry foods. If you do not dress down the existing top surface you might find you need 2 or 3 coats of paint to get a decent finish. I have just finished doing our hall, which is not that big but has 5 doors leading off it. Took me nearly a week and was as boring as hell, BUT a single coat of Crown Solo after the initial preparation grind has all the woodwork looking as smooth as glass. You only do it once every few years (well i do) so it is worth the extra effort.When painting woodwork with gloss paint. Do you need to sand the entire thing or just the rough or flaky bits?
i have just painted the wooden doors in my flat and it was a nightmare!


wash whaterever it is your painting with warm soapy water and dry it


sand it down evenly all over


paint on a layer of undercoat and let it dry


paint on another layer of undercoat and let it dry


if you havent died of bordom or inhalation of paint fumes paint on a layer of gloss and let it dry


paint on a another layer of gloss and let it dry


if it needs it/if you can be bothered paint another layer of gloss.


talk to the person at your local diy shop about which products are best to use or your project.


good luck!
The lot. You don't spoil the roof for a happeth of tar, or however the saying goes.


Edit: I can only assume that the 2 thumbs down are from people who have been woodworking for 20+ years.
There is a product called liquid sandpaper (or deglosser) that can be applied with a rag that will dull the surface to be painted. It is one option among many.
Just sand of the gloss with fine sandpaper then apply an undercoat. When it is dry apply the main finishing coat of paint.
Sanding is a must: if you are just doing baseboards and door trim, try a hand held mouse sander, it's quick and efficient.
a light even sanding all over, spray or brush on sanding seal, let dry, and paint.
sand and prime it.
do what sasha said but lightly sand between coats for a nice even finish