Deker 3,478 Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 (edited) Ok, I don't want gloss, I want a sheen and I'm not worried about the difference in the sheen between Eggshell and Satinwood. So, it will be white and used for doors, doorframes, skirting and stair spindles (not handrails). I want something easy to apply, that stays white as long as sensible, is hard wearing and easy to clean. I am no fan of water based paint or varnish, so I'm really looking for solvent versions. Any suggestions please, and why? Thank you! Edited December 24, 2015 by Deker Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Torquemada 288 Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 I got some white satin wood from Wickes. Goes on easy, no drips, looks good too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ArchieHood 3,692 Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 It's Christmas, you should be talking about eggnog not bloody eggshell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurcherman 887 13,418 Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 Satin wood nice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shepp 2,285 Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 I think I'm right in saying that eggshell is flatter than satin. I would go for satin as it will scuff less. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattyg 1,862 Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 What ever you choose make sure it's solvent based, the water based quick drying stuff is awful. Same goes for your undercoat. A light tickle between coats will help aswell....... Then rub the wood aswell. Lol I prefer dulux trade gloss with an additive called owotrol in it.....just a few options there mate. Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jacknife 2,005 Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 I've just decorated the staircase and used Dulux Once Satinwood I hate painting but found this paint very easy to put on and covered well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stealthy1 3,964 Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 Gloss, easy to clean, and bullet proof. Yeah! I know, you don't want gloss. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jigsaw 11,902 Posted December 25, 2015 Report Share Posted December 25, 2015 What ever you choose make sure it's solvent based, the water based quick drying stuff is awful. Same goes for your undercoat. A light tickle between coats will help aswell....... Then rub the wood aswell. Lol I prefer dulux trade gloss with an additive called owotrol in it.....just a few options there mate. Matt Dulux all the way,im doing my staircase and doors after x mass and i will be using French White,its just a tad off white colour and i find it is less glaring than white,softer to the eye.Just need to run it by the boss and see if she wants it ,lol...As said before,solvent based all the way,tougher and easier to work with. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deker 3,478 Posted December 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2015 Thanks everyone! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chicken_man 1,651 Posted December 26, 2015 Report Share Posted December 26, 2015 Satin for sure goes on easy, looks good Atb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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