Painting interior woodwork

Grenage

Albermarle said:

Lorian said:

It does take longer to dry this time of year. I've painted the whole of two houses going from yellowed gloss to water based satin paint. I've used several brands of paint in doing this and they vary how long they cure but I wouldn't be test scratching any of them for at least 4 weeks, especially if there was not much time left between the two top coats.

I wouldn't use oil based gloss now especially this time of year as it stinks and ultimately it yellows and needs recoating more often.

I never realised that you were best to leave the paint to harden for quite a while, even though it dries very quickly.
I guess it matters more in areas where the paint might get chipped, and less so if it is not in that kind of area. 

It can take a long time for some paints to fully cure.  It's more of an issue we l on shelves and windowsills where people place things. 

Pammieh

I think I'm going to have to try to cheat...focus on skirting board and landing post...areas I wasn't *intentionally* scratch testing and then as you say - the areas that aren't at risk (& less noticeable ) - when I can face getting up a ladder... Or when the (no doubt!) non-matching white is too much to bear!

moneysaver1978

I am not a professional but over the years, I have seen that any paint can chip or peel off whether they are oil or water based. The key is preparation with sanding and where appropriate a primer.

Last year, we used Wilko oil-based eggshell in one room (the smell lingered for a long time!) and more recently a Fortress water-based eggshell in another room (much better and no smell!) - so far, no chips or difference between the rooms' skirting boards. This might have been the way with how we always sand, vacuum, and wipe before painting.

danrv

I'm fine with retail Dulux Quick Dry Satinwood for DIY. Have done all downstairs skirting and door frames/architrave with it. 
Two coats is usually OK.
You do save on the labour costs which offsets the higher price of trade paints but it's around £40 for 2.5L of Diamond Matt locally.
Maybe could save with an account somewhere.