Can i paint over varnished wood?

I'm redecorating my room and the closets are hideous, the thing is that they wooden are varnished, so I was wondering if it was possible to paint over them as it is. I don't want to sand them or anything,just paint them over and get it done. It is possible?Can i paint over varnished wood?
Some varnish over time can tend to become brittle and tend to flake or powder. It can also accumulate dirt, oil and sometimes wax.





Because of these conditions, the paint might now adhere as well as you wish. This is can also be true if you apply a primer. Even the primer might not ';stick'; as well as it should.





For this reason, it is a very good idea to sand the surface or use some very fine steel wool to clean and rough the surface. I personally like to use liquid sandpaper and four ought steel wool to wipe down old paint or varnish surfaces before priming or painting.Can i paint over varnished wood?
I have painted over many varnished items but please use liquid sandpaper or just scuff with the fine steel wool. Then use a primer that is made for glossy surfaces such as Kilz or Zinsser, read the label they will say. Then paint as usual.
unfortunately paint will not stick to the varnish you will just have a big mess! you don't have to sand it down to raw wood either though you just need to take an orbital sander and some fine sand paper go over the walls to take down the sheen and break through the varnish then use a primer and paint!
Unfortunately you MUST sand and clean them before painting them with undercoat and then paint. If you don't the paint will not stick well and chip easily.