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   ian_cummins | Jan 14, 2002 05:27pm | #1

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   Fred, I'd try a Scotch Brite pad to kill the gloss. You can get them in various "grits" in paint departments but I just use the ones in the grocery stores. Don't buy cheap ones, they'll leave green marks in the finish.

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   Bob_The_Boardman | Jan 18, 2002 04:57pm | #2

   *FredRub the surfaces with 0000 grade steel wool.Good Luck,Bob

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   ian_cummins | Jan 18, 2002 05:14pm | #3

   *Fred, Bob's recommendation of 0000 wool will definitely work. I only recommended the Scotch Brite because it doesn't leave the wool residue to clean up. Well, cheap enough to try both and see which you prefer. With a staircase, you've got plenty of room to experiment!

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   Gretchen_ | Jan 19, 2002 02:15am | #4

   *Fred, I would only suggest that you wait just a little while before doing it--even considering the cure time. I had our kitchen floors done in semi-gloss but for some reason one part was much glossier than the rest so it needed to be re-done. It made me really think about it and one thing I do know, glossier is easier to keep clean. Don't know if this will make any difference to you but I eventually had it done glossy. It is, of course, up to your preferences.

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   scott_murray | Jan 21, 2002 11:48am | #5

   *Fred,One thing you might think about trying is a deglosser. Painters use it to create better adhesion for painting over (you guessed it) glossy surfaces. You just wipe the surface before painting. Might just do the trick in your case as well. Check with your paint store. (and try it out first in on a test piece before launching into the whole project)Scott