High gloss feature doors and joinery

Refer to the PDF flowchart for a visual of the steps below:

Previously painted and weathered:

1. Treat moss and mould with Resene Moss & Mould Killer (D80).

2. Thoroughly wash using Resene Paint Prep and Housewash (D812).

3. Thoroughly sand to ‘de-gloss’ old paintwork and to remove any imperfections and flaking paint.

4. Spot prime with Resene Quick Dry (D45) primer.

5. Proceed to step 6 below.

If new:

• 1a. Ensure the surface is clean and dust free. Wash with either Resene Paint Prep and Housewash or Resene Bio-Cleaner (D817).

• 2a. Prime using Resene Quick Dry primer

  • Refer to flowchart 1 if pre-primed and flowchart 5 if Cedar.

6. Fill any holes and gaps using PAL Contract Filler, sand smooth and reprime as above.

7. Apply Resene Enamel Undercoat (D44) in the appropriate Varishade colour for your topcoat.

8. Apply 2-3 coats of Resene Super Gloss (D32) enamel or Resene Waterborne Super Gloss enamel, lightly sanding with 220 grit sandpaper (refer below) before applying the final coat.

   1. Look for the cc next to the colour name on colour charts for CoolColour options.

Notes:

1. The best way to wash and prepare weathered, previously painted surfaces is to use Resene Paint Prep and Housewash and a 3M scourer or Scotchbrite pad, which is effective at moulding to and reaching edges and recesses.

2. Paint the top, internal and bottom faces of doors.

3. Resene Waterborne Super Gloss Enamel is a waterborne alkyd. It has the same performance characteristics and finish as solventborne Resene Super Gloss Enamel but is thinned and cleaned up with water. It is a relatively new product and not all bases (and therefore colours) are available. The range will continue to extend over time.

4. Resene Super Gloss enamel dries to a higher gloss and has slightly better flow than Resene Enamacryl (D309) which gives a smoother higher gloss finish. Many decorators prefer this look for feature elements of their home such as their front door.

5. However Resene Super Gloss (and all solventborne paints) will weather and degrade faster than Resene Enamacryl, and will need to be repainted sooner as a result. If your front doors is relatively sheltered and set back from direct sunlight this will be less of an issue.

6. For the ‘very best gloss finish’ apply 2-3 coats of Resene Super Gloss and lightly sand with 220 - 400 grit sandpaper to achieve a smooth surface before applying the final coat. A third coat may be needed for very bright colours, such as strong yellows and reds.

7. A higher gloss finish will make your colour appear cleaner and brighter than a lower gloss finish.

Key accessories

• Resene Moss & Mould Killer
• Resene Paint Prep and Housewash or Resene Bio-Cleaner
• 50mm or 63mm PAL Legend or Basil Hybrid brush
• Contract filler for any cracks or nail heads
• Sandpaper:
  • 180-220 grit for sanding fillers
  • 220- 400 grit for sanding the second to last coat of Resene Super Gloss (note 400 grit sandpaper is a Wet and Dry paper)
• Turps or Thinner No.6 for Resene Super Gloss and cleaning
• Paint pot to decant into for ease of brushing

Add ons

• Drop sheets
• Painter’s gloves (good for both sanding and painting)
• Yellow washi (multipurpose) masking tape for around door handles, hinges etc

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