Hi All,

Quick survey on what type of paint should i use for my door. FYI, current door already painted - white and currently i try to re-paint it with dark brown. the problem is, the paint does not stick to the door?

can i just repaint without removing existing color?

tq!

This post has been edited by chae: May 2 2012, 03:12 PM

You need to use gloss paint.
Preferably, remove the existing paint, then put a layer of primer + 2 layers of gloss paint.

thanks enriquelee

is there any possible way by not removing existing paint? it is pain in the ass to remove it

It depends on the condition of the existing paint.
Are there blisters or flaking - due to dampness if it's a wooden door or rust if it's a steel door.
If there's nothing wrong with the original paint, all you need to do is to sandpaper the paint surface and repaint.

As tehtmc mentioned, if too hassle to remove the whole paint, atleast remove those 'loosen' area.
The theory is, if you paint on something which already weak bonded to the surface, it will peel off soon again.

Is not an easy job for starter. You need to sand to smooth, then apply fille, then apply primer, then paint. Some will resand again to smooth it and apply another round of paint. Is hard work but is possible

thanks enriquelee & weikee.

there is nothing wrong with the old paint. just it does not match with my wall color. looks weird. thats the reason why am repainting it.

after all, seems still need to remove the old paint. yes it is possible but not easy.. sien

You need to check the for gap, after you paint your door gap will be smaller our even no gap, this make open or closing very hard. Gloss paint is very thick. That is why is better to sand off the old paint.

Gloss paint is so thick? Isn't it is measured in micron?

Lacquer is thinner.

correct. It might takes up of ur time but is worth it

Definitely worth it.

Actually white colour as base and paint dark colour over it is more difficult than using a light colour over it.