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Paint fireplace surround

onway · 2011-05-08 20:53:01

I have a very cheap looking wood effect fireplace surround and I want to paint it.....what do I need to do and what kind of paint should I use?

08-05-2011 9:53pm

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onway

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I have a very cheap looking wood effect fireplace surround and I want to paint it.....what do I need to do and what kind of paint should I use?

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#2 14-05-2011 11:52pm

michael999999

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Clean it down with a rag and white spirits

leave dry and give it a rub of light sandpaper.

Get a clean rag and clean it down with white spirit again.

1st coat it with BIN primer

Then give it 2 coats of satinwood or gloss.

Job done.

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