Moulded doors - primer needed?

Jeannine

We have had new doors fitted - they're the wooden white moulded ones (if you know what I mean). Do we need to put primer / undercoat on as it's not bare wood, or can we just go straight for the top coat of Satinwood paint.

Thanks for your advice!!

ormus

you can paint directly on top.
no primer or undercoat required.

julianashcroft

The edges possibly will need priming and undercoat as no doubt they will be bare softwood, especially if they have been planed down to fit in the frame.

Jeannine

Thanks! Yes, I have primed the edges, but won't bother with the flat bits now!!

jcb208

Prime edges and really for coverage your better off applying a thin undercoat before the satinwood top coat but not essentual as they will need 2 satinwood coats any way

27col

Undercoat the whole area of the door if you are looking for something to do. If not, then go straight on with the gloss. Paint both sides asap to prevent any tendency for the doors to warp.