Satin paint offers a rich, luxurious look to interior walls, is easier than flat paint to clean and unlike semi-gloss… Different paints offer different levels of shine. If there are holes, dents or cracks, repair them before you paint. Amongst the best paint rollers you can find are Alazco 3” Mini and Wagner Smart Roller. Oil-based paints such as a gloss or a specialised wood paint are usually the best choices to apply to wood as they offer built-in protections that emulsion cannot provide. Fill a medium-sized bucket with 1 US quart (0.95 L) of warm water. so sand it down first. How to Repaint Over Semi-Gloss. I am in the process of painting my spare room. You might take the decision to quieten down the, well, glossiness, and so painting over the existing gloss is something that you can do to ease the workload. One or two thinned coats of paints may fill in the cracks. Semi-gloss paint is commonly used on doors, cabinets and trim. Then, we primed the area with this Super Grip Primer. Click to see full answer. Ideal to use on woodwork, metal and even on walls – satinwood and eggshell paints come in a range of styles and colours. Use a rock or heavy object to weigh down the corners of the tarp. In short, a ratio of around 70:30 paint to water should work well. It is much, much easier to paint with, but it has left brush strokes, and despite very good undercoating, it still looks like it will need at least one additional coat. That being said, oil-based paint is very durable and gives a lovely rich finish with little effort, which is why I sometimes use it. We used sugar soap to wipe down the area and then let it dry thoroughly. Prestige Extra White Paint makes an excellent choice for furniture and wood trim. I hope someone can advise me. I have painted over a lot of oil based gloss paintwork with both both water-based Satinwood and Farrow and Ball Eggshell. Removing a paint's gloss will allow a top layer of paint to adhere, whether latex or oil base. 1.the gloss paint these days tends to yellow quickly due to restrictions over chemicals and what not (one reason for choosing water based) 2.a water based paint with a satinwood finish would match the doors and is also less shiny and somewhat more in vogue these days. Because water-based paint doesn’t bond well with the glossy surface of oil-based paint, remove as much gloss … With its subtle shine, it creates a modern look, as the finish is less reflective, allowing the colour to stand out. Use caulk to repair small cracks. Drying times are a little longer comparing to eggshell especially when using oil based paint. We only needed one coat of primer, as it adhered to the gloss paint really well. This cleaner is very strong, but it is effective at removing grease from the walls and the gloss from paint. Best for: more matte than gloss or satinwood, subtler eggshell paint is another top choice for interiors. 3. If you decide to paint over your previously oil based paintwork with water based though, please make sure you put a primer on it first because if not it may not adhere properly and will chip and peel easily when bumped in … Secondly, if the wood was pre painted then you don’t need to prime it. The technology in water-based paint has improved a lot over recent years. If you want to create a shabby chic or period-style finish, eggshell may be your best paint partner. Prime the walls before painting them. A solution for wood is applying a sealer after the painting process that can offer protection to the newly painted surface. Put on gloves and use a solution of trisodium phosphate to wash the walls. You should avoid gloss where you can, or go for a brand such as Crown Next generation which won’t yellow quite as fast. Hey guys! Make necessary repairs. Reapply brushes and rollers with paint when necessary. Wax acts as a resist, and just about any paint you put over wax (with one exception–which I’ll tell you about later) will not adhere well. This ability to wipe clean can be a hindrance, however, when it comes time to repaint the walls. Most satin wood paint can withstand repeated washing and quick drying variants are available. Often used for brightening up skirting boards, doors – both interior and exterior, bannisters, garden and furniture. Cracking can also occur when Matt paint is applied over Silk if the sheen is not removed from the silk coating. yes you can paint your coffee table, this will also need rubbing down and a coat of primer applied before you paint it, this is bought in any good diy store and is relativley cheap , then there are a couple of options, … Gloss paint is a high-sheen, strong and durable paint that’s often used in high-traffic areas to protect and inject colour into woodwork around the home. If i ever have to do skirting etc again, i would use Satinwood. Eggshell. Satinwood is 50% sheen and is the most popular choice of paint finish for majority of interior woodwork. Make sure you’re working in an open and airy space to avoid extended exposure to paint fumes. For the reasons mentioned above, I will always opt for water based now. De-gloss prior to putting water-based paint over oil-based paint. Dulux Quick Dry Satinwood is a water-based paint, which means it’s quick drying and won’t smell during the painting process (the only smell coming out of your kitchen should be that of your culinary creations, after all). Paint rollers are the best way to apply if the surface is vast and flat. Instead, satinwood provides you with a mid sheen finish, and egg shell a low sheen finish. To make a gloss paint out of a flat one, pour an amount of glazing compound or varnish equal to about 10 percent of the volume of flat paint you have into a large container, add the paint and stir. I am just doing the skirting boards and have used Dulux PBW Satinwood (water based) but i have so far put to coats on and can still see all the blemishes from sanding. Sand the paint in circular motions with 180-grit sandpaper. It's always filthy so I want to gloss paint them. If you want a gloss paint that won’t yellow for years to come, then you want to start using a water based satinwood, or eggshell. De-glossing the Paint 1. We also stock satinwood paint for those wood and metal projects. Depending on the project, you might need to use eggshell (matte), satinwood (medium sheen), or gloss (high shine) paint. You need to use primer and undercoat, or gloss will simply soak into bare wood. High gloss paint, due to its slick surface, does not accept paint well without proper surface preparation. After prepping the area, you clean the walls, then sand them. It has a multitude of uses because it’s a hard-wearing paint that’s resistant to scuffs and chips. The difference between gloss and satinwood is the finish. Painting Over Semi Gloss Paint.Semi-gloss paint is popular for its beautiful shine and for the fact that it's very easy to wipe clean. If you’re painting indoors, put the tarp on the floor and over nearby furniture. The final thing you need to consider is what kind of finish you want your paint to have. Apply the primer to the walls. Satinwood is self undercoating so in theory you don't need to undercoat but personally I like to use undercoat especially over primed bare wood, filler etc as it goes on in no time, covers well, dries very quickly & flat so is very easy to rub down with finishing paper to give an excellent finish for the top coat. Sorry if this has been asked before. Putting it right. The refined soft sheen tones down the opulence of gloss paint and add a twist to a traditional matt effect. One downside though, Satin wood and egg shell will not give you the high sheen that oil based gloss gives you. How to put satinwood over gloss Gloss is a common choice, especially in older houses, for things like skirting, architrave, door frames etc. The new paint may stick initially, but long term it will have poor adhesion and may come off with the slightest scratch. Since it's tougher than latex, semi-gloss paint is also used on wall in hallways and stairwells. The goal is to get the new paint to stick without having to completely remove the glossy paint, which new paint usually doesn't adhere to without preparation. Tackle your next decorating project with our vast range of gloss paint and satin paint. I need to sand down some white gloss sills and skirting before applying a water-based satinwood paint (Johnstones - which is self-undercoating). I don't regret it at all. Gloss paint gives a high shine finish, where as satinwood … It's easier to use a small brush in corners and along trim and a roller to do the rest of the walls. all the doors etc in my house are painted with a satin finish. Post by kiwigirl_1980 » Thu Jul 14, 2011 12:14 pm.