White paint for exterior timber window frames - which to use?

Bendy_House

From my previous thread, solvent-based was recommended, and I get that it's probably still superior.

But what about options like Zinsser 'All Coat' exterior satin? (Eg: https://www.screwfix.com/p/zinsser-all-coat-exterior-paint-white-1ltr/5946g )  Is it really 'ultimate performance'?

Happy for it to be satin or gloss.

With the hope that it would not need a re-coat for at least a couple of years, what would folk recommend for window frames?

Cheers.

Mr.Generous

With micrporous you only get the benefit of it on bare or primed wood, if previously painted it will need a lot of rubbing down. I've not used that particular product but other Zinsser stuff is excellent, although this might work out expensive per ltr.

The Wickes own brand version that is micropourus works out at £12 per ltr in white and that's the full retail, cheaper if you have Wickes trade pro discount.

Bendy_House

Good points, Mr G.

Yes, microporous is designed to release any trapped moisture, in understand? 

Whatever I use will be going on a combination of bare timber (small amounts), filler, and largely already painted surfaces.

The water-based paints have the huge advantage of not requiring undercoats , and in many cases not even primers. Also, of course, the delight in washing them out in water.

But, durability is key.

What about Bedec Barn Paint?

shiraz99

Bendy_House said:

From my previous thread, solvent-based was recommended, and I get that it's probably still superior.

But what about options like Zinsser 'All Coat' exterior satin? (Eg: https://www.screwfix.com/p/zinsser-all-coat-exterior-paint-white-1ltr/5946g )  Is it really 'ultimate performance'?

Happy for it to be satin or gloss.

With the hope that it would not need a re-coat for at least a couple of years, what would folk recommend for window frames?

Cheers.

All coat exterior is what I would (and have) use.

Bedec Multi surface paint or their barn paint is also very good.

I've also used Sadolin Superdec in the past but that can be a bit expensive.

Bendy_House

shiraz99 said:

All coat exterior is what I would (and have) use.

Bedec Multi surface paint or their barn paint is also very good.

I've also used Sadolin Superdec in the past but that can be a bit expensive.

Woo-hoo - and actual user?! Cool.

Does is adhere well to previous surfaces including paint? (I know it'll need keying). And it lasts well? Nice to use?

redped

I painted our window cills this time last year with black Zinsser All Coat satin - it went on easily and left a nice smooth finish, although I'd sanded down as much of the previous paint as I could.

They're still looking as good now as when they were painted, and I'd definitely use All Coat again (I've used Zinsser BIN before, so I was expecting good results and wasn't disappointed).

Chickereeeee

Allcoat Exterior. I have used it and it FAR outperformed Dulux Weathershield, both the oil and the water based versions. Gloss white for the window woodwork and satin black for drain downpipes

Bendy_House

Brilliant - that's my choice sorted, then!

Fab