White Gloss Paint .. Doors etc

WLM21

I am about to repaint all the doors, frames etc in the house (white) but have heard comments about white paint turning yellowish in double quick time, now (thanks to EU rules regarding paint manufacture)

Now I have always used normal oil based paints for woodwork, but maybe it's time for a change.

If I stick with oil paint, which brand (u/c and gloss) is the best.

Alternatively, if I opt for more modern water based paints, can I paint directly over the old gloss paint ? (Obviously I'll wash it down then sand everything, to provide a bit of a key for the new paint.

Regarding the water based paint, again, which brand is best.

thank you

PS Take a while to reply .. I don't mind, at least I can then start painting after Easter

arbrighton

I have nothing good to say about Dulux water based, but have just got some leyland trade quick drying, to go onto primed MDF and primed soft wood. I'm not using undercoat but it's taking 3 coats to cover properly, although with focus and time/ lack of puppies, this could all be done on one day.

No idea about yellowing yet, it's only been on a week, but so much easier to clean up etc

phill99

How do you define 'best'?

You would be advised to use white satin wood imstead. Remains crisp amd white for years.

gingernut352000

We used crown water based gloss and it took 2 coats o er water based u/coat as advised not good to put on top of old gloss even though likevyou cleaned and sanded. Drys quickly and cleaning up easy they say it wont yellow will never know as we are moving house.

SuzieSue

This has been asked several times recently so if you do a search on this forum you will find plenty of up-to-date comments.

NICHOLAS_2

Gloss on old wood does go yellow, it happened to me.

I used some satin brilliant white, i painted months ago and it is still pristine. Sanding and preparing the old wood doesn't seem to stop it going yellow.

missile

I find brilliant white egg shell is more durable, covers better and looks nicer.

DRP

missile wrote: »

I find brilliant white egg shell is more durable, covers better and looks nicer.

^^agree with this. Especially over old gloss paintwork.

searchlight123

DRP wrote: »

^^agree with this. Especially over old gloss paintwork.

any particular brand of eggshell recommended, and is the eggshell paint water based also?

suisidevw

Highly recommend as above eggshell. I'm current using Dulux Diamond brilliant white eggshell and it's excellent.

DRP

tonygold wrote: »

any particular brand of eggshell recommended, and is the eggshell paint water based also?

The one i use/d is water-based, mainly due to pregnant wife and small child in the house.

I'd have to check which tin we have at the moment, but have used several brands over the years.