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    antipode12 Posts: 248, Reputation: 8
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    Jul 17, 2008, 08:13 PM
    Painting stained doors -- right track?
    Hey folks -- I'm painting pine doors that are currently stained blonde with a low gloss finish.

    My plan:
    A) clean doors
    B) power sander with 220 paper to rough up the gloss
    C) Kilz spray oil-base primer - one coat
    D) Sherwin Williams latex paint

    Sound reasonable?
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    Jul 17, 2008, 08:28 PM
    I think I would remove finish with 120 then go over with 220. Faster than 220 alone.
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    Jul 17, 2008, 08:31 PM
    Harold -- twice in two days -- you are quite the help.

    So, 220 is not a problem, just slower. K.

    I'll try the two-tiered approach. I like speed.
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    Jul 25, 2008, 02:53 PM
    I am a painting contractor.
    1. I would lightly sand with 150 grid sandpaper.
    2. Apply (2) coats oil-base primer (brush & roll)
    3. Then apply (2) coats of a finish paint of your choice.
    (clean doors if needed)
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    Jul 28, 2008, 03:11 AM
    It does depend on what you want your final result to look like. I know that your question is somewhat dated here now, and perhaps you have already started on your project. However, unknown factors are: how old is the dwelling or business where you are going to be doing the painting? And, do you want your painting to be artistically and subsequently historically accurate in some way as far as the application of the paint is concerned?

    Thanks!
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    Jul 28, 2008, 06:49 AM
    Hi Clough -- yeah I finished already.

    I've seen your posts before, and I can see the approach you have -- the work must look nice. We are, though, going for a more contemporary look, so smooth and clean were goals.

    We sanded at 150, primed, and put on one coat of semi-gloss. Looks great.

    The only problem I'm having is that now one door that was tight before won't close at all anymore. The door sticks to the jamb.

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