House painting
Refreshing wooden doors and furniture: polish, stain and fill
Check the wood first
- Termite damage or soft wood needs repair before any finish
- Old polish that is flaking should be sanded off
- Grease near handles must be cleaned off
- Exterior doors in sun need a finish rated for outdoor use
Step by step
- Clean and dry the surface.
- Sand along the grain with fine sandpaper.
- Fill dents and cracks; sand smooth when dry.
- Apply stain evenly if you want a deeper or uniform colour.
- Apply the finish in thin coats, sanding lightly between coats if the data sheet says so.
Timing in the Gwalior region
Dry months are best. In the monsoon, humid air slows drying and can cloud some finishes. In peak summer, work in the shade and avoid direct sun on fresh polish.
Before the painter starts: a short checklist
- Fix leaks and damp first; paint will not stop water coming through a wall
- Scrape loose and flaking paint; sand glossy patches so the new coat grips
- Fill cracks, then prime repaired spots and any bare plaster
- Use putty only where the wall is uneven, and sand it smooth
- Cover floors and furniture; remove switch plates and fittings
- Note the shade code of every tin, so a later top-up matches
Questions to ask your painter before work starts
- Which walls need scraping, primer or putty, and which do not?
- How many coats of each product are included in the price?
- Who supplies material, and will you show me the sealed tins and shade codes?
- How will furniture, floors and fittings be protected?
- How many days will the job take, and how long between coats?
Berger products that suit this job
| Product | Range | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Berger Woodkeeper Ezee Hand Polish | Economy | Woodkeeper Ezee Hand Polish is a one-component wood polish for interior woodwork. |
| Berger Woodkeeper Wood Stainer | Economy | Woodkeeper Wood Stainer is a transparent wood colour in shades such as walnut, teak, rosewood, mahogany, oak and ebony. |
| Berger Woodkeeper Fill-O-Dent | Economy | Woodkeeper Fill-O-Dent is a tintable filler in shades like teak and walnut. |
| Berger Woodkeeper 1K PU | Premium | Woodkeeper 1K PU is a ready-to-use single-pack PU for wood. |
Buying Berger outside Gwalior city
PT Enterprises supplies more than 70 Berger dealers across the Gwalior region, so the products in this guide are available in Gwalior, Morena, Bhind, Sheopur, Shivpuri, Datia, Guna, Ashoknagar. Call or WhatsApp +91 77559 81105 and we will tell you the nearest dealer and check stock.
Useful next steps
- Free site visit and estimate in Gwalior
- Painting service in Gwalior
- Colour consultation
- Our Berger DOCO store in Gwalior
Frequently asked questions
Can I polish over painted doors?
No. Polish is for natural or stained wood. Painted doors are refreshed with enamel.
How long before the door can be used?
Follow the drying and hardening times on the data sheet.
Do you stock Woodkeeper?
Yes, at our Gwalior store.
About this guide: written by the team at PT Enterprises, the authorised Berger Paints distributor for the Gwalior region, which supplies dealers in eight districts and runs a Berger DOCO store in Gwalior. Product details follow Berger’s published data sheets; check the data sheet of your exact product for coverage, coats and drying time.
