Mixing Gloss paint

Well it is quite obvious that the 2.5 litres of gloss which I had mixed up is not going to be enough so I need to have another pot mixed. Now I know from experience that when you have another pot mixed it never comes out exactly the same shade so before I start I want to mix both pots together. Well my question is will any clean lidded plastic bucket be OK or do I need some sort of 'special' paint bucket?

 

You don't need a lidded container, just pour the new paint into a clean container together with the old paint, well mix (using a clean piece of timber batten rather than a screwdriver), then carefully pour back into the old and new containers, then give them a stir to mix in the dregs that got left in the tins (start that when half filled).

 

@Scrungee D'you know I NEVER thought of that what a dumb broad I am, I'm surprised I'm not blonde!!!! Thanks scrungee.

 

When applying gloss paint don't be afraid to thin it !

Many struggle with applying thinking thinners will dilute the paint and it will affect the shine or how long the finish lasts. It doesn't do either. It just makes the painting process so much easier then the thinner dries out leaving just the paint on the surface ..

 

@Charlie996 Can I thin primer? I'm using Johnstones oil based wood primer and it's really thick.

 

Yes if its oil based the same rules apply. All the thinner does is help get the paint onto the surface nice and easy and smoothly. As above it the evaporates leaving just the paint .

 

Yes I actually telephoned Johnstons Paints and she said also that I could thin it but warned me against adding too much white spirit as you only need just a little, in a 2.5litre pot I found that 2 teaspoons was more than enough any more and it would have been too runny.

 

Sorry I should have said don't put to much in. A little does a lot .
I wonder how many still paint doors with a brush ? 90% of doors can be done with a small roller. It leaves a finish a brush painted door cant get anywhere near in terms of quality. I do all doors and window sills and any other item I'm glossing using a small or "mini" roller. The time and effort is less than halved and a really top professional finish is just a bonus.

Just a thought !

 

Me!! D'you know I can't get on with rollers, been using brushes too long I guess. Thank you so much for the tips though really appreciated.