Glossing

catoutthebag

Not very Diy minded, I decided to gloss the skirting today.
I haven't finished and started in the afternoon. Dam it's a long and tedious and laborious task.
The doors aren't Matt, I guess they are between gloss and semi gloss.
Don't have an electric sander and it would have taken me weeks with a sheet of sandpaper, so skipped this set.
The woodwork is in good condition.
Quick clean with sugar soap and began the task with dulux gloss and a good Harris brush.

So I stopped as my small gloss tin is nearly empty.

Checking it all now, skirting looks fine. Door in parts (it's a patterned/grooved type door), looks slightly patchy in place. I have only applied one coat so far, so wondered if this was normal?

One small tin has let me do bedroom + kitchen skirting, both sides of 3 doors and 1 side of another door plus a couple frames.

missile

I prefer to use eggshell to gloss for woodwork. Easier to apply, quicker to dry and brushes clean in water.
It is a mistake to skimp on preparation.
Buying two small cans is more expensive than buying large can.
Achieving a professional finish is not easy and you will improve with practise.
You might find this helpful? > https://www.dulux.co.uk/en/decorating-tips-and-advice

catoutthebag

I know:(

I saw the eggshell, no idea why I didn't buy it. Assumed it was just a colour.

Anyway, live and learn I guess.

It'd a painful process this glossing.

Silver-Surfer_2

missile wrote: »

I prefer to use eggshell to gloss for woodwork. Easier to apply, quicker to dry and brushes clean in water.
It is a mistake to skimp on preparation.
Buying two small cans is more expensive than buying large can.
Achieving a professional finish is not easy and you will improve with practise.
You might find this helpful? > https://www.dulux.co.uk/en/decorating-tips-and-advice

Only if you buy water based, so same can be said for gloss.

missile

Silver-Surfer wrote: »

Only if you buy water based, so same can be said for gloss.

For your info: The Op said Dulux gloss which is solvent based. Dulux eggshell is water based.

missile

catoutthebag wrote: »

I know:(

I saw the eggshell, no idea why I didn't buy it. Assumed it was just a colour.

Anyway, live and learn I guess.

It'd a painful process this glossing.

There are pros and cons. Some would argue that solvent based gives a more durable, shinny finish. I prefer matt.

Good for you giving it a go. I am feel sure you will gain confidence as you gain experience with DIY

Silver-Surfer_2

missile wrote: »

For your info: The Op said Dulux gloss which is solvent based. Dulux eggshell is water based.

Dulux do water based gloss too, you need to get up to speed chap.

missile

Silver-Surfer wrote: »

Dulux do water based gloss too, you need to get up to speed chap.

Had read my link you would see the entire Dulux range.

Do you have any more "helpful" advice for the OP? :rotfl:

daveyjp

missile wrote: »

For your info: The Op said Dulux gloss which is solvent based. Dulux eggshell is water based.

Dulux Diamond eggshell is oil based.

missile

No one likes a smart donkey. As I said the full list of Dulux products is on my link.

Silver-Surfer_2

missile wrote: »

No one likes a smart donkey. As I said the full list of Dulux products is on my link.

Which includes water based gloss, making this post incorrect.

missile wrote: »

For your info: The Op said Dulux gloss which is solvent based. Dulux eggshell is water based.