Garden gate

[LadyHomeLover]

Hi folks

My rough, cheap, timber garden gate was previously painted with a mahogany coloured exterior wood stain. This is now washed off completely along the bottom 60cm of the gate, which is now bare wood, and is wearing off pretty much all over.

For a change, I'd like to repaint it with an oil based "gloss" type paint, in blue. Obviously, I'd choose an exterior paint. But what should I put on first? Just ordinary primer, or some special stuff?

Thanks

 

[Burnerman]

Stained wood isn't the best to take extra treatment, as it does sink in further than normal paint.
However, a quality primer will take care of that, so do check out the Zinsser range of products.
It's as well to remove as much of the old treatment as you can of course - which could be a monumental bore!
John

 

[emilybronte]

Also..if it is very rough, it will benefit from a very thorough sanding before painting. Plus, unless the wood can be made smooth to the touch, you are better to use oilbased eggshell than high gloss (gloss is not very forgiving on rough surfaces and highlights every flaw).

 

[LadyHomeLover]

Thanks, folks.