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ceiling paint on wooden sill

cena · 2013-10-15 10:49:52

Can you use ceiling paint on wooden sills. I have one to paint and it is the only white paint I have left

15-10-2013 10:49am

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Can you use ceiling paint on wooden sills. I have one to paint and it is the only white paint I have left

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#2 15-10-2013 11:37am

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Short answer- no.

Ceiling paint is an emulsion and usually matt meaning it will pick up dirt easily, is not washable (barely wipeable) and not durable- it will quickly scuff and flake off in time. You need to use an oil-based or water based satinwood product on indoor woodwork and trim.

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