Hi All,
Just installed a new heavy timber, hardwood front door. (I know, not the best time of year to do it but had to wait for the right door at the right price!).
Now I've got to paint the thing and I'm ashamed to say I haven't a clue what to do!
I don't think it's ready primed but think it's ready treated (it's a red squirrel type of colour).
Do I need primer/undercoat or primer then undercoat?
Then do I need a mix of undercoat and gloss or can I just bung gloss straight onto it?
Also, as it's a new door with no imperfections, do I still have to sand down before painting anything on and in between each coat?
Sorry if this seems like a stupid question - it's just everyone seems to have different advise on it all and I don't want to muff up my brand new door!
Thanks for your time and feel free to laugh at my expense, as long as you've got some advice!!
Just installed a new heavy timber, hardwood front door. (I know, not the best time of year to do it but had to wait for the right door at the right price!).
Now I've got to paint the thing and I'm ashamed to say I haven't a clue what to do!
I don't think it's ready primed but think it's ready treated (it's a red squirrel type of colour).
Do I need primer/undercoat or primer then undercoat?
Then do I need a mix of undercoat and gloss or can I just bung gloss straight onto it?
Also, as it's a new door with no imperfections, do I still have to sand down before painting anything on and in between each coat?
Sorry if this seems like a stupid question - it's just everyone seems to have different advise on it all and I don't want to muff up my brand new door!
Thanks for your time and feel free to laugh at my expense, as long as you've got some advice!!