Can I paint a door that has already been stained?

Question

The front door is currently wood stained but I would like to paint it to cover some fading, and also change the colour. Can I just paint over the stain or must I remove it all (which would be an awful job)? Would light sanding, to provide a "key" for the paint be sufficient preparation?

Answer 1

All you need to do is sand the door, dust off the excess, and paint. Pretty simple, and it shouldn't take you more than a day to complete. Have fun with your project! Hope that helps!

Answer 2

YES,but sand it down first.

Answer 3

would be worth a go i think. you should sand it smooth first, then paint with 1-2 coats of pigmented sealer(oil based),to be on the safe side. then a light sand and your paints of choice. remember that preperation is 90% of the job! and ive had stain bleed through acrylics

Answer 4

Yes you can....Start out with a coarse sandpaper , then use a finer sandpaper, then finally a smooth sandpaper...This will get the door smooth and get all the loose grain out ready for painting..

Clean the door down thoroughly making sure you have all and any lips spotlessly clean..

Give it one undercoat, allow to dry...Sand down again and apply a second undercoat...The second is to ensure that no prior staining is showing through..

Finally paint on the topcoat...Allow to dry and if you want to then give it a second coat..

End result....One perfectly painted door..

Answer 5

yes rough it up some with the sand paper.. prime a few coats and paint your color..

Answer 6

I too would just sand the door well and then apply an undercoat..... ready to paint!

Answer 7

sand it with 80 grade sandpaper,2 coats of oil based undercoat and 2 coats of oil based gloss. heavy sand first time then a light sand in between each coat of paint.

Answer 8

Yes a light sanding to act as a key for the paint and to take off any rough edges will be fine. If you want to do the job properly, considering it's an outside door, you should really put one coat of primer on it first, then an undercoat and then two top coats of coloured gloss (I assume you are going for a gloss finish).

If you don't want to do all that work, you will have to work out for yourself which stage(s) you miss out.  If you do it properly it will look very good and will last for a considerable time. Good Luck with it and I hope it doesn't rain.

Answer 9

Ensure that that door is thoroughly clean, dry, and {at least} lightly sanded to provide a key. Then prime with a quality primer {I would recommend Zinsser Bulls Eye 123}, prior to painting with a trade quality exterior paint, {not the stuff you get at B&Q or Homebase}. This will give you a long lasting finish.

The fact that you've posted this question suggests that you want to do a proper job, so another tip is to use a premium quality brush such as the Purdy Monarch Elite. It costs more, but properly cared for, it will be money well spent.

Painter and decorator

Answer 10

Just sand it down and clean it. Apply primer, undercoat and gloss. Will look fine.