Decorating

Is there a really good white wood paint that keeps it's colour without going cream .
I'm going to decorate our H S L and don't want to waste time if it's going to go off white like this as.
It's for the skirting stair spindles and the door surrounds.
It 's been done 4 years and it's just not white anymore.
We don't smoke so it's not that.
I might as well go for a nice beige colour to start with if it's going to go off and look not one thing or another.
I did it Duluxe Brilliant white gloss last time .
This time I'm thinking satin / egg shell finish.
Any advise please.

 

Dulux satin wood holds its colur, gloss always yellows.

Wash down, light sand with 240 grit, vacume and dust then a coat of undercoat followed by one or two coats of satinwood. very light sand and vacume between coats.

 

I agree with Pro Gard - you're on the right track if you're thinking of satin or eggshell finish. It's more subtle than a gloss and I'm using it on all woodwork throughout the house we moved into last year.

I've just done our bathroom in a Dulux colour called "Timeless" which is a gentle sort of ivory colour and less harsh than white. Looks good.

By coincidence, I'm now doing the hall, landing and stairs too! It's an absolute ****** to reach the top of the stairwell and I've built a special little platform that I put on the stairs so I can rest my ladder on it. The problem is made worse because the previous occupiers used a strong colour on the walls (I won't mention it in case you like it!) and it's going to take at least three coats to cover it completely. They also did bad things like not rubbing paintwork down (some surfaces are like lumpy porridge) and painting straight over old screw plugs left in the wall!

 

Thank you
I think I'll go for the Satin wood this time.
We have Timeless on the walls in one of our bedrooms.
Very pleased with it.
Now to decide on a colour, should I go white again or add a little colour.

 

hi lyn yes agree i go for satin finish, i hate gloss paint and mind i dont use white i go for a cream personal taste of course, i like a bit of colour i have beige especially in the lounge, iff its for bedroom depends on what colour theme you have, bedding, curtain colour.
good luck

 

I can't believe I've just read this! I've been dithering for a few months over this. I too have papered walls over rawl plugs etc. Not us The landing is a real pain to reach, but we've sussed out how to do it now with the two of us & I will do it this year.

It's a real pain and as much as I like wallpaper, if I could afford to get all the walls replastered, I would and then paint.

I went over with Silk/Satinwood paint on the woodwork, and have to say, unless it's our fault for not rubbing down enough etc (although it seemed hard enough) it comes off pretty easily. At least the gloss stays there.

So I would like any advice given here. If it's any use I am going for Crown Suede paint, this seems a pretty good cover up (not like artex or anything) for normal stuff & I love the colours & texture. Will let you know how it goes, will you let me know how yours does please?

cheers

 

We have the suede effect paint on our back wall in the kitchen.
It covers a multitude of sins.
Can go a bit patchy if your not careful.

 

I basically use the same technique as Pro Gard - wash down (sugar soap first and then rinse), do any necessary filling, sand thoroughly, vacuum off the dust. Then maybe a bit more filling and priming of bare patches. Then more sanding and vacuuming. It takes ages but my Satinwood shows no sign of coming off.

Trouble is, TV programmes like â??Changing Roomsâ? suggest you can totally redecorate a room in a couple of days. I wish! Putting the paint on is the easy part, the really hard work lies in the preparation.

 

Lyn - thanks for that advice, I'll watch out for the patchiness. I suppose I'll have to try and make sure it goes on evenly and quickly, hope I manage it! Your wall looks lovely.

Flinty - I think it was my fault:o You're so right about preparation being the hardest part! Won't make that mistake again.

cheers

 

I use eggshell on my woodwork cause me dad told me to :thumb:

I've looked at that suede effect paint does it really look like suede when u do it?

We've gotta have all our walls replastered cause they're all bad and in some rooms u can't even screw a curtain tieback into the wall cause it just comes out again :lollol:

 

Yes I suppose it does look like suede, but obviously not the same feel. :D
It's a bit of a rough finish.
So hides the cracks etc.
I'll try and get a better photo.

I have finished the upstairs with the eggshell and I'm pleased with it.
Went on easy although it did need a couple and in some places 3 coats but it dried really fast.
And not a nasty lingering smell.

 

Well this is interesting - I didn't know eggshell was an 'emulsion'. That looks really nice.

I have done the most difficult part of the stairwell with one coat of 'suede' - was it difficult or what! Definately needs another coat but probably my fault. Also can't use a roller only a brush so for us 'unfit' people it is really hard. My arm feels like I've been pulling a car! It is patchy too. Never mind, We'll try again next week.

Does anyone know how to paint the fire surrounds that are supposed to be plaster but are more like laminated stuff - not wood but when you tap them they are not plaster or marble?

Sorry everyone. You know what I'm like:(

Also does having a radiator cover lose much heat? You know, the fret sort of ones?

cheers

 

Borrowers, why cant you use a roller?

A fine pile good quality roller and extension pole is by farr the easyest and quickest way to get a good finish.

As for the fire suround, prime with either zinser bulls eye or dulux ultra grip primer then once dry your chosen top coat.

http://www.decoratingdirect.co.uk/viewprod/z/ZINBE/

 

Hi all, thanks for the feedback.

ProGard - it specifically says brush on the tin and I even phoned the help line to see if I could use a roller but no - apparently it has to be a brush. I assume this is because it's a slightly textured finish but boy does it take time. My arms are still aching even from doing just one bit!

It is patchy:( but that's just one coat so hopefully it will be better with the 2nd. Also I tend to be a bit stingy when painting and I don't think that works with this particular paint Will hopefully finish the hallway this year!!

Never heard of that stuff you recommend - will look out for it, thanks alot.

cheers