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How to toughen up a white gloss windowsill?
rosie383
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I sanded and painted a bedroom windowsill with two coats of white gloss. Already it is starting to mark a bit if things sit on it for a couple of days. What can I do to make it a bit tougher and resistant to marks?
It is in a teen's bedroom so I can't just say it is out of bounds. Is there a practical solution please?
It is in a teen's bedroom so I can't just say it is out of bounds. Is there a practical solution please?
Father Ted: Now concentrate this time, Dougal. These
(he points to some plastic cows on the table) are very small; those (pointing at some cows out of the window) are far away...
:D:D
(he points to some plastic cows on the table) are very small; those (pointing at some cows out of the window) are far away...
:D:D0
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How long ago did you paint it? Gloss can take a while to harden fully.0
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So you didn't undercoat it after sanding?No free lunch, and no free laptop
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Gloss these days takes weeks to fully cure and harden, so I'd leave it clear of things for a month to be sure and then see if it behaves better.0
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Stick a length of upvc white moulding onto it. Then it will become wipe clean.I can afford anything that I want.
Just so long as I don't want much.0 -
Maybe it does take a bit more time. I did paint it a few weeks ago and thought it would be usable within days after drying.
I didn't use an actual undercoat. It had already been painted and I just lightly sanded it to provide a key for the paint. Then I thought teo coats wood do it.
I am tempted by the idea of the UPVC layer.Father Ted: Now concentrate this time, Dougal. These
(he points to some plastic cows on the table) are very small; those (pointing at some cows out of the window) are far away...:D:D0
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