On Sep 14, 10:18*pm, "Pete" wrote:
From: "Pete"
Subject: Does it need priming
Date: 14 September 2011 21:27

I'm about to paint some doors at home, they are old wood effect looking
manky looking things (love the description lol). I guess I give it a gentle
rub down but does this need undercoating or should I just get straight on to
the glossing ?
A few reviews on b&q suggest I can paint straight on with a certain painthttp://tinyurl.com/63ko8ht
under additional info it says no undercoat required! .. also says extra
hiding power which I have no idea what that means lol..
What do you reckon ... reviews look favourable .. I was thinking either that
orhttp://tinyurl.com/647vndn
I'm after a strong finish as it will be on a door and with kids dirty hands
here and there it may need a gentle baby wipe, otherwise satin wood would be
a nicer look but hey ho.

Advice welcomed on which way to go...

Thank you kindly ... very much so as you guys help me so much!

I'd second responses that say you definitely need undercoat with
conventional gloss, having made the mistake myself! I've never had
much joy with the water-based 'gloss' paints, which seem to have real
trouble adhering to almost any surface.
For a quick and cheerful result though, I'd go for the Crown one-coat
gloss. Not far off real gloss in terms of result and much quicker as
it gives a decent cover and finish in one go. Just like real gloss,
it does take a while to dry properly.
Can't recommend the Dulux version (which you might imagine would be
pretty much identical): that was a real pain to work with.