Preparing Skirting Boards for a Fresh Lick of Paint

[diyohy]

Hello,

Hope you can help!

What's the best way to prepare skirting boards for a fresh lick of paint?

Remove existing paint, sand and then add undercoat?

If so, what's your recommendation for getting the existing paint off in the quickest time without compromising the final result?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Robbie uk]

Why do you think you have to remove any paint at all ? All thats needed is a rub down and clean off with sugar soap, apply an undercoat and a topcoat of gloss.