Satin or Gloss Paint?

MoneyPit1977

Hi all.

I'm renovating a property currently and I'm our decorator is recommending a White Satin finish for all skirting boards, window frames Door etc etc.

We have previously always gone with white gloss paint as our understanding was it was more durable. We have 3 young kids so that is a big factor but I'm also told Satin paint has come on leaps and bounds in recent years and I quite like the slightly flatter finish.

Anyone have a view or direct experience of this?

daveyjp

Oil based eggshell paint if you want durability and a flatter finish.

MoneyPit1977

Thanks - we have already discounted eggshell as being too flat so its a straight choice between satin and Gloss.

WantToBeSE

When i moved into this house 6 months ago, every piece of skirting, trim and window frame needed painting.
I has heard that Satinwood paint was good, and easier to use than gloss, so used that. I don't regret it at all.
It still looks great and holds up against 2 kids and a cat.

If i ever have to do skirting etc again, i would use Satinwood.

minibbb

Check out Benjamin Moore Advanced Satin available online from shaw paints. Is water based so no yellowing and is meant to be v durable. Loads of good reviews on painter pitstop- Im planning on using it throughout my house when I get to the woodwork stage.


If the budget is less I recommend Bedec Aqua Advance Satin. Again is water based and they do an undercoat to go with it. I used the gloss before and it was great but I am starting to think satin is a classier finish tbh.

arbrighton

After a few experiments, but all satin, as we felt gloss was a bit much, I'd advocate oil based satin. Water based is easy to apply and clean up after but cr*p coverage and more coats.

About to try Leyland trade- we've had good experiences with their emulsion

evenasus

MoneyPit1977 wrote: »

Hi all.

I'm renovating a property currently and I'm our decorator is recommending a White Satin finish for all skirting boards, window frames Door etc etc.

We have previously always gone with white gloss paint as our understanding was it was more durable. We have 3 young kids so that is a big factor but I'm also told Satin paint has come on leaps and bounds in recent years and I quite like the slightly flatter finish.

Anyone have a view or direct experience of this?

For wood I would always choose satin, never gloss.

Over the years I've tried many paints but for skirting and doors if you want a white that is durable, will never yellow and is easy to put on, then the one I'm using at the moment is the best I've ever tried. http://www.diy.com/departments/colours-interior-pure-brilliant-white-satin-wood-metal-paint-750ml/566922_BQ.prd
Water based so wilI stay white and unlike Dulux, Crown and other water based I've tried, goes on easily without leaving brush marks.
A bonus is it's touch dry in an hour. Recoat in four hours.

Just make sure you use a synthetic brush for water based satin & gloss.

MoneyPit1977

I'm getting a strong nudge to Satin here (!) - thanks guys

phil24_7

I have gloss throughout my house. It has yellowed slightly in the dingy hallway but in all the main rooms it is still bright white (some is over 6 years old). I use Dulux undercoat and dulux professional liquid gloss.

marc81

Personal preference I suppose but I do like a gloss finish. I'm just about to do my whole house and have got some Zinsser Bullseye 123 for prep/primer and some Johnstones Aqua Water based Gloss for top coat.

vansboy

I've only used satin for several years now and been good with B&Q or Homebase own brands. More recently the Leyland from Screfix has done very good finishes.

I used Zinser for the first time more recently and found it did what I wanted to (cover brown wood effect UPVC window frames, into white) but took a lot of effort and brushing, to make cover evenly. Probably me asking the paint to not really do, what it was designed to, though)

Your decorator will have his preferred brands, though.

VB