I've just started to remove some of the awful glosswork in our house that the previous owners had just painted layer on layer, resulting in the top layer flaking, and the doors not to close properly (and they left drip marks everywhere).
I've just been sanding one door frame and found several layers of white, with a peachy colour beneath that, and then a final black layer below that, before reaching the bare wood. What would the black coat be? Is it just a primer and do I need to be careful? The house is 1930s if that helps.
Also to repainting it all neatly, do I need to fully remove the old layers of paint, or can I sand until I get an even layer, then repainting on top of whatever is left? For instance the frame I've just sanded feels much smoother now even though there is a mix of paint and bare wood. I've been using a sheet sander to do the sanding so I expect it is picking up on any unevenness in the surface. Please don't suggest replacing the frames etc, as this is not possible due to cost! Really tight budget and I need to make do unfortunately.
I've just been sanding one door frame and found several layers of white, with a peachy colour beneath that, and then a final black layer below that, before reaching the bare wood. What would the black coat be? Is it just a primer and do I need to be careful? The house is 1930s if that helps.
Also to repainting it all neatly, do I need to fully remove the old layers of paint, or can I sand until I get an even layer, then repainting on top of whatever is left? For instance the frame I've just sanded feels much smoother now even though there is a mix of paint and bare wood. I've been using a sheet sander to do the sanding so I expect it is picking up on any unevenness in the surface. Please don't suggest replacing the frames etc, as this is not possible due to cost! Really tight budget and I need to make do unfortunately.