Not really. They will not be as durable as if the wood was raw, but with proper prep and using a high quality primer, the paint should stick pretty well.

What type of prep and high quality primer would you recommend. I may do this myself.

I would sand with medium grit sanding block then prime with Benjamin Moore Fresh Start 046 acrylic primer.

I love Benjamin Moore paints, but for a primer I have best results with Glendon’s gripper. I buy it at Home Depot have used it for years for all painting projects and it has never failed. Note this will not keep knits and tannins from bleeding through, but does let paint adhere