Painting woodwork

[Humpy D]

Got a few questions about painting woodwork.

Undercoat - I'm going to use an oil-based gloss so do I have to use an oil-based undercoat? I'm a little concerned about using a water-based undercoat due to the finish (compared to oil based) but does it matter as it's just the undercoat? There's also the quicker drying time with water-based.

Top Coat - any recommendations or not about a decent gloss? I normally use non-drip but I've read that liquid gloss is better although a little more 'dangerous' due to the possibility of drips and runs.

Thanks.

[shirt]

non-drip is poo imo. just don't apply too much [2 thin coats better than a drippy thick one!] and brush out any runs after 1/2hr or so.

having started the house using b&q / std. dulux i bought dulux trade primer, undercoat and gloss topcoat. expensive, but gives a fabulous, deep and lustrous finish.

i need to buy some more, trying to work out how much i need as diff. between 3 tins of 2.5l and 5l is a good night out.

[Humpy D]

Thanks Shirt.

Do you use trade undercoat and gloss? Do you need to thin it down or can it be applied straight from the tin?

[lost in espace]

I use B&Q colors own brand undercoat, two coats, then top coat or two.

[Roy E6]

It doesn't matter what paint you use it will be yellow in two years! Why? I wish I new.
Emulsion/eggshell stays white, you buy a white car,you don't have it resprayed two years later because its gone yellow. Why can't gloss/satin do the same?? Does my head in!

[Handie Andy]

I believe that the gloss turns yellow due to sunlight,open to correcting of course.

I too second dulux trade, 2 coats of primer/undercoat with light sanding inbetween then the gloss. Recently did a banister and it came up nice shiny and smooth.

[Laurel Green]

^^^^ Have to agree! That's why I have Dulux Satinwood on all my woodwork - stays white and, is very easy to apply.

[MJG280]

Handie Andy said:

I believe that the gloss turns yellow due to sunlight,open to correcting of course.

I too second dulux trade, 2 coats of primer/undercoat with light sanding inbetween then the gloss. Recently did a banister and it came up nice shiny and smooth.

Other way round these days. An additive is in modern paint which is kept white by the ulta-violet in sunshine. Shaded areas go yellow.

Cheap paint means lots of coats and a crap finish. Best is Trade Dulux or Johnstones or 'I've forgotten the other one'from a trade outlet

[mart 63]

Go to your local Dulux trade shop and buy Glidden u/coat and gloss,its made by Dulux.Its a great finish,easy to apply and a lot cheaper.I'm in the trade and use it all the time.

[Nevin]

MJG280 said:

Other way round these days. An additive is in modern paint which is kept white by the ulta-violet in sunshine. Shaded areas go yellow.

Cheap paint means lots of coats and a crap finish. Best is Trade Dulux or Johnstones or 'I've forgotten the other one'from a trade outlet

Yup, I have gloss on some of the woodwork in the basement (I didn't do it) and it is all going very yellow. Stuff in the windows is nice and white still.