Painting skirting boards?

mikeyjames9 · 25-10-2014 10:13AM #1

I want to paint over white skirting boards
I'm not sure what paint is on them but it doesn't look like gloss more like satinwood
What would be the easiest way to do this?
I would prefer to use a paint that's easy to apply rather than a gloss
thanks

jameshayes · 25-10-2014 10:27AM

this stuff will do the job... water based with oil based look.. really easy to apply http://www.dulux.ie/products/info/dulux_stay_white_high_gloss.jsp

Ceepo · 25-10-2014 10:28AM

mikeyjames9 wrote: »

I want to paint over white skirting boards
I'm not sure what paint is on them but it doesn't look like gloss more like satinwood
What would be the easiest way to do this?
I would prefer to use a paint that's easy to apply rather than a gloss
thanks

Start by lightly sanding then it give the next coat a key to stick to and will also get them smooth.

Apply 1 no coat of undercoat.
If there is any filling to be done you can do it at this stage as filler will stick better to undercoat. Lightly sand filler and touch up with undercoat.

You could then use water based satinwood finish coat. Most diy shops will have it.
Water based satinwood will dry faster, less smell and easier to use

Supercell · 25-10-2014 10:52AM

Give them a light sanding then paint over with satinwood or whatever you wish to give the new appearance. Put masking tape on the floor below and use a steady hand above to give smudge proof painting. Wear kneepads or use a garden kneeler or your knees will kill you afterwards!

Ceepo · 25-10-2014 11:02AM

Supercell wrote: »

Give them a light sanding then paint over with satinwood or whatever you wish to give the new appearance. Put masking tape on the floor below and use a steady hand above to give smudge proof painting. Wear kneepads or use a garden kneeler or your knees will kill you afterwards!

No undercoat , why ???

Supercell · 25-10-2014 11:36AM

Ceepo wrote: »

No undercoat , why ???

No need, mine look fine after doing this years later. The sanded gloss is the undercoat.

Ceepo · 25-10-2014 12:19PM

Supercell wrote: »

No need, mine look fine after doing this years later. The sanded gloss is the undercoat.

Of course to can paint them anyway you like.
sanded gloss is not an undercoat

But I would not recommend op to paint them that way.
Gloss/satinwood on gloss in a recipe for disaster. Imo

mikeyjames9 · 25-10-2014 06:52PM

Ceepo wrote: »

Start by lightly sanding then it give the next coat a key to stick to and will also get them smooth.

Apply 1 no coat of undercoat.
If there is any filling to be done you can do it at this stage as filler will stick better to undercoat. Lightly sand filler and touch up with undercoat.

You could then use water based satinwood finish coat. Most diy shops will have it.
Water based satinwood will dry faster, less smell and easier to use

is the undercoat oil-based..yes?

i have some varnished timberwork as well...do i use primer+undercoat for that

or what's the story with that?

and finally which is best for diy painter...dulux stay white or water-based satinwood?

thanks

Lex Luthor · 25-10-2014 08:27PM

went over all mine recently with colortrend satin wood, french white, looks great

Ceepo · 25-10-2014 09:03PM

mikeyjames9 wrote: »

is the undercoat oil-based..yes?

i have some varnished timberwork as well...do i use primer+undercoat for that

or what's the story with that?

and finally which is best for diy painter...dulux stay white or water-based satinwood?

thanks

Yes oil based undercoat.

RE Varnished timberwork, i would recommend to 1st sand it down to give it a key, apply Bin brimer and or ESP, ( I favor bin primer but it is harder to use if you are not used to it), you can apply undercoat then when dry,

Re Dulux stay white, i have to admit i have not used it, i have used other waterbased gloss paint and i would not be a fan, however it was a few years ago and the have move on some since then,
Re waterbased satinwood, i find that all of them in brillant White require a number of additional coats due to low opacity, but when they have a tint they are fine,

As with everything others might disagree

mikeyjames9 · 26-10-2014 11:23AM

I think I'm going to stick with water based if possible

What's the best way to get a good finish on water based undercoat?

Is a foam roller any use for this?

Would the undercoat do as a finish coat for a year or so until I get round to doing it again and would it give a smooth finish?
Thanms

sky6 · 26-10-2014 09:04PM

If you have oil based paint on already then you should wipe them down with ESP. It's quick clean and saves all that Sanding. Fill and repair any damage and then paint.
I like others have always used oil based paint, But the latest Water based paint is very good and shouldn't yellow like oil based paint does.

mikeyjames9 · 26-10-2014 09:07PM

sky6 wrote: »

If you have oil based paint on already then you should wipe them down with ESP. It's quick clean and saves all that Sanding. Fill and repair any damage and then paint.
I like others have always used oil based paint, But the latest Water based paint is very good and shouldn't yellow like oil based paint does.

thanks

is the ESP readily available?

is there any of the water based paints that go on better for the novice painter

sky6 · 26-10-2014 09:10PM

mikeyjames9 wrote: »

I think I'm going to stick with water based if possible

What's the best way to get a good finish on water based undercoat?

Is a foam roller any use for this?

Would the undercoat do as a finish coat for a year or so until I get round to doing it again and would it give a smooth finish?
Thanms

Painting finish is 95 % all about preparation. That's what takes the time.
Don't make the mistake of trying to lay it on too heavy. If your not experienced use a 2 inch brush and take your time. If it needs another coat lightly sand with fine grade sandpaper an re coat. Use 2 inch masking tape along the floor Especially Carpets.

mikeyjames9 · 27-10-2014 12:23PM

http://www.dulux.ie/products/stay_white/index.jsp

going to try this first on the existing white skirting which i have sanded and wiped clean

Ceepo · 28-10-2014 02:52PM

sky6 wrote: »

Painting finish is 95 % all about preparation. That's what takes the time.
Don't make the mistake of trying to lay it on too heavy. If your not experienced use a 2 inch brush and take your time. If it needs another coat lightly sand with fine grade sandpaper an re coat. Use 2 inch masking tape along the floor Especially Carpets.

Interested to know why you would advice to apply esp to avoid "all that sanding ". And the advice to sand if they need a second coat ?

Painting skirting boards?

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