Gloss that stays white?

[Bikerjon]

I painted the kitchen doorframe a couple of months ago using Dulux pro gloss white and all looked well until I did the adjacent door frame today. I can't quite believe how yellow the 2 month old paint is compared to the door I did today - not good. I have heard of these kind of issues with manufacturers changing the formula but I've always used Dulux in the past and generally been very happy with the results. This is just the beginning of a rather large gloss job and it's not a job I want to repeat any time soon - if ever!

I'm wondering if I should quickly switch to another type of paint? I know the water based ones are supposed to stay white but the last time I tried one the finish was nowhere near as good as traditional oil based. Anyone have any recommendations or advice?

[Bikerjon]

Prohibiting said:

I find Satinwood is much better than gloss. Gloss is a little dated now don't you think? I don't know anyone who uses gloss anymore.

Yes lots of people say that, but I personally prefer a decent gloss finish providing the wood surface is perfect - which it is. Harder wearing too.

[Bikerjon]

sherman said:

Does the OP or anyone else smoke in his house?

Nope, although seeing as it's the kitchen door frame I'm wondering if cooking has had some effect.

[Bikerjon]

V8RX7 said:

It's the paint.

It yellows in weeks - it's disgraceful that it's allowed to be sold without a warning.

I know people have sued and won reasonable costs to have the job re done (in water based)

I think you're right. I'm so glad I questioned this before going any further! It's just not worth buying any more. I'll try a water-based satin.

[Bikerjon]

Well I had a of tin of Leyland acrylic eggshell left over from redecorating the bathroom, so I've started using that instead of gloss. The finish takes a bit of getting used (still looks a bit like I've left it at the undercoat stage!) but it's supposed to stay white and that's the main thing now. Much faster to apply but needs two coats. I see what previous posters mean about the technique, speed is important with this paint as it dries so quickly and doesn't self level like traditional gloss.