Painting Skirting boards

islander222

So I've read through all the helpful information and threads on this topic relating to painting skirting boards.
We've ripped up an old carpet from the living room and will be putting down a new laminate timber flooring. The fitter will be taking off the skirting and door surrounds etc and I will be painting them. They are currently the varnished pine type skirting.

I think I have the right plan put together so here goes:
1) Remove skirting
2) Use wood filler to touch up any holes or damage (or maybe I should do this after 1st coat of undercoat?
3) Light sanding with slight coarse sandpaper to provide a key
4) sand down the filler, dust and clean the boards
5) Apply 1st coat of dulux white primer and undercoat paint (same tin)
6) light sanding with smooth sandpaper and dust off with brush
7) apply 2nd undercoat as per tin timelines
8) another light sanding and dust off with brush
9) Apply 1st final coat of some colour (Not sure if I'm going to go with eggshell white or some off white\cream Dulux Satin Wood)

Now this is where I'm not 100% sure of the order:
10) Get the skirting and door surrounds refitted after floor is done (fitter is making two trips to accomodate this)
11) Apply caulking to fill gaps between skirting and walls etc
12) Apply 2nd and last 'final coat' of paint. (Should I sand lightly before doing so).

Would appreciate if anyone could point out if I'm missing something or have any extra tips to achieve the best possible outcome :-)
I'm no painting expert but I've done quite a bit round the house over the last 5 or so years with no major disasters so far!

Many Thanks!

michael999999

islander222 wrote: »

So I've read through all the helpful information and threads on this topic relating to painting skirting boards.
We've ripped up an old carpet from the living room and will be putting down a new laminate timber flooring. The fitter will be taking off the skirting and door surrounds etc and I will be painting them. They are currently the varnished pine type skirting.

I think I have the right plan put together so here goes:
1) Remove skirting
2) Use wood filler to touch up any holes or damage (or maybe I should do this after 1st coat of undercoat?
3) Light sanding with slight coarse sandpaper to provide a key
4) sand down the filler, dust and clean the boards
5) Apply 1st coat of dulux white primer and undercoat paint (same tin)
6) light sanding with smooth sandpaper and dust off with brush
7) apply 2nd undercoat as per tin timelines
8) another light sanding and dust off with brush
9) Apply 1st final coat of some colour (Not sure if I'm going to go with eggshell white or some off white\cream Dulux Satin Wood)

Now this is where I'm not 100% sure of the order:
10) Get the skirting and door surrounds refitted after floor is done (fitter is making two trips to accomodate this)
11) Apply caulking to fill gaps between skirting and walls etc
12) Apply 2nd and last 'final coat' of paint. (Should I sand lightly before doing so).

Would appreciate if anyone could point out if I'm missing something or have any extra tips to achieve the best possible outcome :-)
I'm no painting expert but I've done quite a bit round the house over the last 5 or so years with no major disasters so far!

Many Thanks!

Give them a sand down when the chippy removes them.

Then give them a coat of BIN primer before the chippy puts them back on.

Fill and caulk and give them two coats of satinwood/gloss!

CarrickMcJoe

michael999999 wrote: »

Give them a sand down when the chippy removes them.

Then give them a coat of BIN primer before the chippy puts them back on.

Fill and caulk and give them two coats of satinwood/gloss!

Agree with this, BIN will dry in 30 mins and fitter won't need to call back.

oisinbutler

michael999999 wrote: »

Give them a sand down when the chippy removes them.

Then give them a coat of BIN primer before the chippy puts them back on.

Fill and caulk and give them two coats of satinwood/gloss!

I agree with Michael. Sand the skirting boards and a apply a coat of bin primer first. Theres not much point in filling the boards if they're going to be nailed back on afterwards. If the fitter is using no more nails then go ahead and fill them. You caulk the boards before the final coat of paint is applied. If using oil based paint the caulk will need 24 hours to dry. If using water based paint then an hour or so for the caulk to dry before giving the final coat.

Does this answer your question?

oisinbutler

oisinbutler wrote: »

I agree with Michael. Sand the skirting boards and a apply a coat of bin primer first. Theres not much point in filling the boards if they're going to be nailed back on afterwards. If the fitter is using no more nails then go ahead and fill them. You caulk the boards before the final coat of paint is applied. If using oil based paint the caulk will need 24 hours to dry. If using water based paint then an hour or so for the caulk to dry before giving the final coat.

Does this answer your question?

Lightly sand between every coat for the best finish.
Caulk the gap between the boards and the wall when they are reattached

islander222

Thanks for all the feedback!

2013Lara

Was going to post something similar but will ask here. I'm painting skirtings this weekend. I got ESP. Do I need to use primer aswell as this? I have BIN primer here but I find it hard to use. I find the brush goes hard quite quickly. Is ESP, two coats of undercoat and two coats of satinwood ok? Sanding between coats. The skirtings were vanished once upon a time. Prob when previous oIwners bought the place 6 years ago. I'm also doing the spindles on the stairs which, by the feel of them, have never been varnished. The banister was varnished but I'll just be revarnishing that. Thanks a mill

CarrickMcJoe

2013Lara wrote: »

Was going to post something similar but will ask here. I'm painting skirtings this weekend. I got ESP. Do I need to use primer aswell as this? I have BIN primer here but I find it hard to use. I find the brush goes hard quite quickly. Is ESP, two coats of undercoat and two coats of satinwood ok? Sanding between coats. The skirtings were vanished once upon a time. Prob when previous oIwners bought the place 6 years ago. I'm also doing the spindles on the stairs which, by the feel of them, have never been varnished. The banister was varnished but I'll just be revarnishing that. Thanks a mill

No need for ESP. BIN is best, just brush on and lay off (i sound like mr. Myagi there from the karate kid). Leave brush in it or wrap in cling film will keep it soft overnight.
1 coat BIN and 2 coats satinwood with a light sanding between coats or 1 u/coat & 2 satinwood.
The soldiers on stairs, lightly sand and apply 2 coats varnish. Use fine sanding pads. If varnishing handrail, clean it down with white spirit on a cloth.

oisinbutler

CarrickMcJoe wrote: »

No need for ESP. BIN is best, just brush on and lay off (i sound like mr. Myagi there from the karate kid). Leave brush in it or wrap in cling film will keep it soft overnight.
1 coat BIN and 2 coats satinwood with a light sanding between coats or 1 u/coat & 2 satinwood.
The soldiers on stairs, lightly sand and apply 2 coats varnish. Use fine sanding pads. If varnishing handrail, clean it down with white spirit on a cloth.

That'll do it. Bins just the job. Heres a bt of a blog on painting wood. Any feedback would be appreciated! http://oisinbutler.ie/how-to-paint-wood-and-get-a-great-finish/

2013Lara

Thanks a mill to you both. One coat of bin on all skirtings. Undercoat in the morning. I'm painting the spindles white and varnishing the banister. Am I best to to the varnish or spindles first. And the same again, bin, undercoat and 2 satinwood?

michael999999

2013Lara wrote: »

Thanks a mill to you both. One coat of bin on all skirtings. Undercoat in the morning. I'm painting the spindles white and varnishing the banister. Am I best to to the varnish or spindles first. And the same again, bin, undercoat and 2 satinwood?

Varnish first. Then when your painting the spindles, if you hit the banister with paint you can wipe it off.

Trying to get paint off bare wood is really difficult.

2013Lara

michael999999 wrote: »

Varnish first. Then when your painting the spindles, if you hit the banister with paint you can wipe it off.

Trying to get paint off bare wood is really difficult.

Brilliant, thanks a mill

irelandspurs

If your using Bin ,clean brush with Methylated spirit then once all the paint out,warm water and washing up liquid to finish.

oisinbutler

michael999999 wrote: »

Varnish first. Then when your painting the spindles, if you hit the banister with paint you can wipe it off.

Trying to get paint off bare wood is really difficult.

+1

Fries-With-That

oisinbutler wrote: »

That'll do it. Bins just the job. Heres a bt of a blog on painting wood. Any feedback would be appreciated! http://oisinbutler.ie/how-to-paint-wood-and-get-a-great-finish/

Fair play, nice website too.

oisinbutler

Fries-With-That wrote: »

Fair play, nice website too.

Thanks!

2013Lara

Everything now undercoated. Planning to start the staircase but I'm out of BIN for the spindles. Woodies say they don't stock it would I be mad to use the ESP plus 2 U/C and 2 satinwood or would I be better to wait and get more BIN before I start? (varnishing first)

michael999999

2013Lara wrote: »

Everything now undercoated. Planning to start the staircase but I'm out of BIN for the spindles. Woodies say they don't stock it would I be mad to use the ESP plus 2 U/C and 2 satinwood or would I be better to wait and get more BIN before I start? (varnishing first)

ESP can't be used on bare wood. Its used to provide a 'key' between coats of paint. Or for prepping shiny surfaces for painting.

CarrickMcJoe

2013Lara wrote: »

Everything now undercoated. Planning to start the staircase but I'm out of BIN for the spindles. Woodies say they don't stock it would I be mad to use the ESP plus 2 U/C and 2 satinwood or would I be better to wait and get more BIN before I start? (varnishing first)

Use undercoat, add a very small amount of white spirit to loosen it. Then finish with 2 coats of satinwood.