I want to paint some T&G walls with an oil-based eggshell finish. The walls look to have a coat of varnish on them. My questions are:
1. As the wood is varnished, I take it I don't need to apply knotting?
2. Do I need to sand the wood first?
3. Do I need a primer?
4. Do I need an undercoat and topcoat or would 2 topcoats be enough?
I've spoken to someone in my local paint shop who said I should be OK with just an undercoat, a light sanding and then one topcoat.
Any thoughts very welcome.
1. As the wood is varnished, I take it I don't need to apply knotting?
2. Do I need to sand the wood first?
3. Do I need a primer?
4. Do I need an undercoat and topcoat or would 2 topcoats be enough?
I've spoken to someone in my local paint shop who said I should be OK with just an undercoat, a light sanding and then one topcoat.
Any thoughts very welcome.