I am repainting a high gloss surface (laundry room). Do I need to scuff the surface before painting?

Question

I am repainting a high gloss surface (laundry room). Do I need to scuff the surface before painting?

Answer 1

I think so yes.  Don't scratch it up, just lightly sand it with sand paper so the paint has something to hold on to.

Answer 2

First off, wash the surface to make sure soap scum is off the walls.   Then, if you are not using a primer, moreso do you sand the surface(especially if the paint is over 72 hrs old).    

     The new paint has nothing to grab ahold of on a glossy surface cause it is toooo slick.  Sanding it puts grooves in it.  Paint can hang onto the grooves = staying on the wall.

Answer 3

If you use a good grade oil base primer and let it dry real good that should do the trick.

Answer 4

wipe it down with liquid deglosser and paint it you can get it at lowes home depot etc.

Answer 5

It helps the paint to adhere.  You can also wash the wall with TSP or prime it.  You don't necessarily need an oil-based primer, Zinsser 1-2-3 is an excellent latex primer.  Hope this helps.