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What type of paint?

  • 02-04-2011 3:03pm
    #1
    kkelly77
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    What type of paint should I use for painting the ESB box in my house?

    I stripped the old paint off as it was flaking and looking shabby. I don't know what type of paint I should use. Emulsion? And do I need to paint some sort of stabiliser onto it first as the door is smooth plastic? Thanks for the advice.

    K.


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  • #2
    cardwizzard
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    You will need a specalist primer for the plastic/pvc. Scrape and sand most of the paint off, apply your primer and i'd recommend an acryilic/latex top coat. Maybe bin123 or something similar will work as a primer. Never painted a ESB box so not 100%. Check the label of primer before priming for suitability.


  • #3
    CarrickMcJoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,379 ✭✭✭CarrickMcJoe


    Clean down any loose material, sand lightly to give a key, apply a coat of undercoat and finish with a coat of gloss.
    Done that loads of times and never flaked yet.
    Good luck.


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