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Paint recommendations needed please

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wildrose Wed 25-Sept-19 18:21:56

Hello all, it has fallen to me to repaint our interior wooden doors which are sorely in need of attention. I painted them originally in a liquid satin and the finish was beautiful if I say so myself. I had lots of time on my hands, RA had not reared its ugly head at that point and I found a demo online which showed the correct sequence for painting raised panels and flat surfaces along with the intricate moulding. I even managed to avoid drips by using only the first inch of the bristles!

Suffice to say, I do not have the time or inclination to use liquid satin this time as I know my hands will tire easily so I was wondering how non drip satinwood would work. Are there any DIY people here who could recommend something that would give a nice finish please? I have no-one to take on the task for me nor the means to pay someone but I shall pace myself and perhaps tackle one door a week.

Thank you smile

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Missfoodlove Wed 25-Sept-19 19:02:12

Hi there,

Non drip satinwood is great but buy the best you can afford.
Cheaper paints are less pigmented and thin.
If you’re painting white then bare in mind EU legislation means that the anti yellowing agent is no longer permitted in large quantities so speak the your local trade decorating centre for advice.

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wildrose Wed 25-Sept-19 19:12:04

Missfoodlove thank you for the speedy response! I do have a specialist decorating centre close by now that I think of it. The doors will be a pale cream. I believe they are a main stockist for Macpherson paint along with others such as Dulux Trade so I'll give them a call tomorrow.

Thanks again.

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