Satinwood or Primer/Undercoat?

bigdavecox90

So, sorry for what may sound like a silly question but we've just bought our first house!

I have started in our second bedroom by sanding down the skirting boards, which were previously glossed, so my thinking was to 'key' them slightly.

Next questions, to paint them, should I purchase an undercoat and then a topcoat (trying to steer clear of gloss) or can I just paint straight up with a couple of coats of Satinwood?

Which would be the best option?

Thanks in advance,

Dave

LandyAndy

I would undercoat first.

bigdavecox90

LandyAndy wrote: »

I would undercoat first.

Thanks Andy, any recommendations on which one to buy? I'll be heading to B and Q tonight.

I also don't really want to use gloss, so what would be my alternatives please?

LandyAndy

I usually use Dulux/Crown paints because I have been happy with the quality of the finish for many years. I have used 'own brand' but with very mixed results.

Also, buy decent quality brushes. Not necessarily the most expensive but definitely not the el cheapo ones with shorter bristles. You'll get a much better finish and enjoy the painting more.

bigdavecox90

LandyAndy wrote: »

I usually use Dulux/Crown paints because I have been happy with the quality of the finish for many years. I have used 'own brand' but with very mixed results.

Also, buy decent quality brushes. Not necessarily the most expensive but definitely not the el cheapo ones with shorter bristles. You'll get a much better finish and enjoy the painting more.

Thanks Andy, so if I use an undercoat like the below (just examples);

https://www.diy.com/departments/ronseal-one-coat-white-primer-undercoat-0-25l/175877_BQ.prd?rrec=true#icamp=recs

What would I use for a topcoat? Sorry as I said, new to this!

LandyAndy

Topcoat of your choice. Gloss, Satin whatever

ktate

good sanding down good hoovering or as well a tack cloth then 2 coats of satin wood should be fine
i use johnstones trade paints and had no problems with it
good luck

Hoploz

If you're going to use a water based satin then go for a water based undercoat. And likewise for oil based paint.

Water based paints will not yellow as they don't have the chemicals in. You wash these up in soapy water. Oil based paints give better coverage but are likely to go yellow over time and you'll need chemical paint cleaners to wash up. They are also very smelly to use and take longer to dry.