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Sanded Stairs and applied zinser bin. What paint can I use?

  • 06-11-2016 08:24PM
    #1
    allycavs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 307 ✭✭


    Sanded Stairs and applied zinser bin. Do i have to apply gloss. Can I apply vinyl matt. Have a tin of that with colour i want. Steps are carpeted


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  • #2
    macnug
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 619 ✭✭✭macnug


    allycavs wrote:
    Sanded Stairs and applied zinser bin. Do i have to apply gloss. Can I apply vinyl matt. Have a tin of that with colour i want. Steps are carpeted


    As in emulsion? No it won't last, if you want a matt finish with wood use an eggshell paint. You should use an undercoat as well before using eggshell and a light sand with some fine sandpaper between coats.


  • #3
    allycavs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 307 ✭✭allycavs


    ok eggshell or gloss so are my options. i put on zinser bin. thought this would do as undercoa? i sanded before applying zinser. i will sand between coats. thanks


  • #4
    macnug
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 619 ✭✭✭macnug


    allycavs wrote:
    ok eggshell or gloss so are my options. i put on zinser bin. thought this would do as undercoa? i sanded before applying zinser. i will sand between coats. thanks


    Well if it covers it up well enough then it will do. I'm doing skirting atm the same way, sand - bin - undercoat - sand - undercoat - sand - eggshell. Its a lot of work but its working out well for me.


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