Stripping gloss from door frames and skirting

[Max Power]

I am planning on painting some door frames and skirting using a water based paint (something like Dulux Trade Satinwood).

The problem is they currently have gloss paint on them. I have tried scraping this off using a heat gun, but that was a slow process and the smell was giving me a headache. See pic below of an example of a door frame and you can also see in the pic where I have attempted to remove the gloss using the heat gun.

So, what other options do I have? I have 4 door frames to do in total (both sides and the inside).

I have access to an oscillating multi tool with sanding pads and also a mouse detail sander - if either those will help!

 

[Chivas69]

You can go straight onto gloss if you get the dulux trade diamond satinwood paint. Two coats and sorted!

 

[Max Power]

The problem is the gloss paint is so thick in some areas that it looks ugly. I guess I would just have to sand those areas down.

Can I apply this satinwood paint directly to the unpainted door (as shown in the pic) - or do I need to use some kind of undercoat first?

 

[JohnD]

The problem is the gloss paint is so thick in some areas that it looks ugly. I guess I would just have to sand those areas down.

On architrave, i think it is less trouble, and not expensive, to pull it off and fit new.

Fill and paint the plaster wall before putting the new on.

 

[Chivas69]

To paint the door you'd be better off putting a stain block primer on first. The red zinsser B.I.N. would be good but it is like milk so don't go mad with it. Maybe two coats of that

 

[oldbutnotdead]

As above, stripping paint from architrave is a very tedious job. You need a variety of shavehooks to get into the nooks and crannies, with the older paint it's worth trying to get a full width warm enough (not too hot) so the paint pulls off in a lump including most of the paint in the deep grooves. Once you've shifted the bulk with the hot air gun it's time for paint stripper and wire wool to clean up.
You could try removing the architrave and getting it dipped or you could just buy new.