Water based paint

[simonwhite2000]

Having a first time dabble with water based paint for skirting and door frames - Johnstones Aqua range.

Coming from solvent based, it really is a completely different experience. My first attempt seems to have gone ok but one thing I did notice was despite going at a decent place, my brush seemed to be drying out. Has anyone else experienced this?

Any additional tips for painting wood work and internal doors with water based stuff?

Thank you

[chris1roll]

My top tip for water based paint:

Lay it on, flat it out, leave it the fk alone.

If you attempt to go back and touch in a missed spot for example, it'll just end up in a mess. Catch any defects with the second coat, or once it is fully dry.

[Huzzah]

Thin coats and work quickly.

[timberman]

I tend to dampen the brush a bit before starting, seems to make laying it on a little easier,

I also prefer to use a roller wherever possible to get a flat finish,

I've found that mini varnish rollers work best

[Mr Whippy]

I didn’t don’t find it too bad doing thin coats, but it was a lot of thin coats in the range of six until I was happy with the appearance and brush strokes etc.

[Huzzah]

Mr Whippy said:

I didn t don t find it too bad doing thin coats, but it was a lot of thin coats in the range of six until I was happy with the appearance and brush strokes etc.

Once done it's very easy to overcoat if it starts looking tired.

[JoshSm]

Isn't this why people add a paint conditioner like Floetrol or whatever?

[dhutch]

Yes, you cant go back to it once it has skinned, which happens fast, so as said lay it off quickly and leave it alone.

You also need a synthetic brush, if you are coming from using a natural birsle brush with the oil paints.

My preference is an Oldfields 'Oval Wall brush' following recomendation elsewhere on pistonheads.
https://www.mypaintbrush.co.uk/oldfields-brushes-u...

My preferred paint is Little Green 'Intelligent eggshell' in flint.
https://www.brewers.co.uk/product/AV0993035N

[simonwhite2000]

Thanks everyone for the tips and advice - much appreciated