Construction Help! (floor, teacher, place)

[teacher30004]

Hey everyone, how are you? I have a few questions about painting. I want to paint over floor modelings that someone painted. The modeling’s have that antique style look, which is far from my taste. I would like prime and paint them white.

What type of primer and paint do I use? Also, the mantel above the fireplace is also painted with that antique nonsense. How do I correct that? I want the mantel to have a nice shine to it. What do you recommend for the floor modelings and the mantel?

Thanks...

[BobKovacs]

What do you mean by "that antique nonsense"? Are the pieces stained (where the woodgrain shows through) or are they painted? Do you know how old the paint is? I ask because it may be oil-based paint and latex won't take to it very well without the proper primer.

[teacher30004]

I'm not too sure if the floor modelings and mantel are stained. It looks like they were painted. I don't think the woodgrain shows through, so they should be painted.

[K'ledgeBldr]

Do you know, or can you tell if the floor has any kind of clear finish on it? Regardless of material used for "color", if the floor has some kind of top coat finish- thats going to need a good screening, and possibly sanding in order for the new finish to adhere. Then you can apply your finish.
If you want to make the job as small as possible- after prepping, use two coats of epoxy paint and you're done. No priming, no top coat finishes.

[NorthmeetsSouth]

Originally Posted by teacher30004

Hey everyone, how are you? I have a few questions about painting. I want to paint over floor modelings that someone painted. The modeling’s have that antique style look, which is far from my taste. I would like prime and paint them white.

When you say Floor modeling what exactly are you refering to? Are you talking about something actually ON the floor, or do you mean baseboard molding? It would make a difference if it going to be walked on.