Painting - painting woodwork

how do i repaint woodwork using oil based paint and do i need to use oil based primer?. I have never painted with oil before?

i find a primer is only needed if going over a dark colour. just paint the same as with latax, it just takes longer to dry .

Is it painted or stained?

If painted then all you need to do is clean the dirt, grease etc. using TSP (at the paint store), lightly sand it with a 220 grit sandpaper, clean off dust and paint over.

If it is stained, clean of dirt and or grease, lightly sand (220 grit),clean off dust, prime with and oil based primer, lightly sand, clean off dust, caulk walls and joints with a latex paintable caulk useing a wet finger to smooth and a wet rag to remove excess and paint.

Let each application dry thoroughly before proceeding.

Remember to get a quality brush and materials from a pro paint store for best results.

Oops I forgot, be sure to putty any holes with painters putty prior to primeing.

[This message has been edited by Chipfo (edited September 26, 2000).]