Painting Over a High-Gloss Paint

High-gloss house paint has a bright, reflective surface sheen almost like glass. High-gloss paint can be applied anywhere another type of paint would be applied, though it generally requires more surface preparation because its glossiness makes surface imperfections stand out. You can apply another type of paint over a high-gloss painted surface after a minimal amount of surface preparation.

Cloth rag
Sandpaper
Sanding screen
Paint
Pole

Instructions

- 1
  Scuff sand the surface you wish to paint by quickly rubbing over it in circles with a piece of sandpaper. A sanding screen attached to the end of a pole will also work and will make it easier to reach high areas of the surface. Don't spend too much time on this step, but make sure you cover every part of the surface.
- 2
  Clean off any dust that has accumulated on the surface after sanding, using a dry cloth. You can also use a broom or a dry Swiffer duster to reach high areas.
- 3
  Prime the surface if you plan to paint with a bright, solid-colored paint. Light colors, pastels, whites and off-whites should not require the use of a primer.
- 4
  Paint the surface as you normally would after the primer has fully dried.

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