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Prep or no prep for painting Zinsser directly onto skirting boards?

I'm completely new to the world of DIY. My new skirting boards already looked primed ([photos](https://imgur.com/a/RO5Sv5u)) so I was wondering whether it's okay to put a coat or two of Zinsser's Perma-White Interior Satin Paint directly onto them or should I sand/prepare them somehow first?

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  • maisie_cat
    maisie_cat Posts: 2,143 Forumite
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    New primed skirting doesn't really need prep, ensure that the caulk/filler on the mitres & joins is smooth because it'll show up more when painted. I just gave mine a wipe over to remove dust and painted with zinsser
  • dhokes
    dhokes Posts: 340 Forumite
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    maisie_cat wrote: »
    New primed skirting doesn't really need prep, ensure that the caulk/filler on the mitres & joins is smooth because it'll show up more when painted. I just gave mine a wipe over to remove dust and painted with zinsser


    Ah, with water or a dry cloth?
  • flashg67
    flashg67 Posts: 4,168 Forumite
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    I'd suggest wipe with a damp, not soaking wet cloth then allow to dry,
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