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What's the best way to sand down gloss before Repainting trying to cut

Posted by Lisa Johnson, on
What's the best way to sand down gloss before Repainting trying to cut down on dust also do you have to sand down it's such a pain
Phillip Vorster

Phillip Vorster

Hi Lisa, There is a new product availible from Johnsons/Leyland (but might be avalible at other distributors) called Zinsser which is designed to go straight onto gloss/varnish etc. without any sanding . I know it sounds too good to be true but it does what it says, and 2 coats of the Zinsser and a topcoat or 2 of finishing product will do the trick. Be sure when you buy it that it is the correct 1 as Zinsser have various products so ask for the 1 that does the job you require. I have used it numerous times and is amazing. Thanks Phillip the Decorator

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