Glossing skirting board

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Dan-Dan
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Hi

I am buying softwood skirting from travis perkins , i plan to gloss it pre-install (a bedroom) can i just gloss straight onto the wood , or do i need to prime it ?

Thanks
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  • RS2000.
    RS2000. Posts: 696 Forumite
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    Dan-Dan wrote: »
    Hi

    I am buying softwood skirting from travis perkins , i plan to gloss it pre-install (a bedroom) can i just gloss straight onto the wood , or do i need to prime it ?

    Thanks

    Prime knots zinsser or knotting.
    Prime, undercoat or primer undercoat.
    Top coat.

    Is the way to go.
  • gingernut352000
    gingernut352000 Posts: 101 Forumite
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    As above
    Prime, undercoat and 1 or even 2 coats gloss with light sanding between each coat. Preparation is the key to a good finish. You may even need to use knotting solution depending on the quality of the wood
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