Gloss or Satin?

[Mr Pointy]

I'm just about to start on repainting the internal woodwork, probably using Johnstones Aqua water based paint to avoid the yellowing issues & the smell. What's the collective view on gloss v satin finish? Is either one better or easier to apply & get a good result?

[B17NNS]

The general trend/fashion is towards satin/eggshell finishes for woodwork.

Personally I still prefer gloss as a contrast to a matt/chalky emulsion.

[Jaguar steve]

I've found water based wood paints are almost impossible to get a standard of finish anywhere near as good as oil based ones. So did the previous owner of our new home by the look of it - the wretched stuff complete with brushmarks, swirls and wobbly cutting in to the paint film is everywhere.

If you insist on using it then I'd go as matt as possible which will help disguise any flaws.

[Misaps]

I've just done a load of internal woodwork and used Dulux Quick Dry Satinwood (not usually a fan of Dulux stuff) and am very impressed with a) the feel of it going on was just like oil based b) covered superb - going over woodwork that hadn't been done for over 20 years and had discoloured with bumps and scratches c) overall finish is really nice. Make sure you prepare well if going over old oil based, use a good synthetic brush (I used a Purdy) and two coats are needed for it to be fully hard (no undercoat required).

I've also used Johnstones Aqua Gloss and whilst I thought it was good I don't think it has great depth to its gloss and so have ended up doing 1 undercoat and 2 gloss coats it try and achieve anything like an oil finish, plus it doesn't do your brushes any good (one more plus for Satinwood is that it washes out really easily).

[FBP1]

Eggshell everywhere on the wood in our Victorian house and it looks really good/classy against emulsion on the walls. Covers really well too.

[Pheo]

Using Dulux QuickDry Eggshell. Seems to go on alright, happy enough with it anyway!

[Mrs Muttleysnoop]

OH is using Leyland Eggshell and it covers well. IMHO gloss is very old fashioned.

[mart 63]

Gloss, satin is so last year

[FBP1]

Gloss is so 60's

[soi6]

Eggshell or Estate paint. But only from specialist supplier (NOT "F&B" crap) Most of Todays eggshells have too much shine on them .

[Yazar]

soi6 said:

But only from specialist supplier (NOT "F&B" crap) .

Such as?

[soi6]

Yazar said:

Such as?

For the average person to get, Sandersons eggshell is very good .It covers well , so the cost is not that bad . "Cameleo " is also very good. The rest gets madly expensive .