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Home » DIY FAQs » Paint » Surface Prep » I’m going to be painting a table that has a gloss finish. Do I need to prepare the surface?

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You should use a liquid deglosser, which works without sanding and also produces a slight tack for better adhesion of the new finish.
 

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