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paint for interior doors please

6 years ago

hi I am planning to paint all the interior doors which are walnut now, I would like them white, may I know what paint should I use for it please?

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Kerry Bryan Interiors
6 years ago
Hi Maggie

If you'd like some one on one help, I'd be happy to assist you, send me a quick email and we can discuss your options.

kerrybryaninteriors@outlook.com

Kindest regards

Kerry
Lauren
6 years ago
Hi Maggie,

You'll need to key them lightly (just rub with sandpaper to rough up the surface), then prime, undercoat and then likely 2 coats topcoat due to covering a dark colour. I used 'dulux brilliant white once satinwood' paint which goes on beautifully with a brush without leaving strokes and because it's thick you probably will get away with 1 coat (and is why its called 'once' paint). Its oil-based though so you need white spirit to clean the brushes after.
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