Can you paint eggshell straight over gloss?

Question

I’ve started prepping the doors but not sure if I’ve done enough. Will eggshell stick to gloss or does it need primer or sanding first?

Brad · Accepted Answer

Hello

I would not advise this.

Sand down areas and apply undercoat , once undercoat is dry, apply eggshell.

Michael · Answer

You do need to lightly sand the gloss first then clean off and paint with the eggshell.

Luci · Answer

You will need to sand them down and apply an oiled base undercoat, the water based one will not stick properly to the gloss.

Frank · Answer

Certainly not, you will need to sand down the gloss to get a key, then a good coat or 2 of undercoat, then eggshell on that for a good permanent finish, if you don't, it will peel.

Stephen · Answer

No you would need to sand down the gloss first then apply the eggshell

Andy · Answer

Best to sand slightly first to 'key' the surface, personally I would use satinwood, and the Johnstone's water based durable one is excellent and self undercoating.

Issa · Answer

you need to use undercoat first and after you can apply it  egshell

Robert · Answer

Hi yes you can paint the eggshell over the gloss along as you sandpaper the gloss to.take any shine of it and to create a key .

Roy · Answer

Absolutely  yes, 2 coats of Eggshell  straight onto the prepared surface and, or, undercoat and ?Eggshell, either way .

Can you paint eggshell straight over gloss?

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