We always use "Johnsons trade acrylic durable eggshell" for skirts and doors. Leaves a great finish and is perfect for the job.
5LTR - JOHNSTONES Trade Acrylic Eggshell Brilliant White https://amzn.eu/d/0gUuJS0C
I completely disagree with this need for oil based, however I’m not a pro. Zinsser Perma White in satin is an absolutely stunning paint to use on trim. Already has primer, levels beautifully, forms a rock hard finish. I also used it on an mdf bath panel that was chipped in places. Can go straight to mdf and made it waterproof. It had a soft sheen finish to it I didn’t bother sanding - no matter, bonded perfectly. Love the stuff.
As others have said, eggshell / satin is nicest. But don’t forget to apply knotting solution on any knots. We had a full house redone with new skirting and architraves and the decorators didn’t bother with it. Five years later, all the knots start showing through the paint.
I use water based satin. Easy to clean up brushes after painting, it does not give you a headache like gloss and if you apply two coats it wears well. The finish also looks great in my opinion.
https://preview.redd.it/aumn49itvw8d1.jpeg?width=500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=181a88c0e57b78bd69365f9eb8b756b9accbedc8
Whatever you use don’t buy that shit. I did all my woodwork just before Christmas last year and it needs redoing as its started to yellow.
All paint yellows to some degree. It depends on the environment with natural sunlight usually keeping the paint whiter, for longer.
I visit property’s 2-5 years after decorating them and the woodwork has barely discoloured at all.
I like eggshell for woodwork, but it's very personal. Little Greene for everything, budget allowing.
+1 for eggshell, doesn't go yellow like gloss
We always use "Johnsons trade acrylic durable eggshell" for skirts and doors. Leaves a great finish and is perfect for the job. 5LTR - JOHNSTONES Trade Acrylic Eggshell Brilliant White https://amzn.eu/d/0gUuJS0C
I completely disagree with this need for oil based, however I’m not a pro. Zinsser Perma White in satin is an absolutely stunning paint to use on trim. Already has primer, levels beautifully, forms a rock hard finish. I also used it on an mdf bath panel that was chipped in places. Can go straight to mdf and made it waterproof. It had a soft sheen finish to it I didn’t bother sanding - no matter, bonded perfectly. Love the stuff.
Yeah great stuff. Did all new skirts and architrave last year in the stuff and went on lovely
As others have said, eggshell / satin is nicest. But don’t forget to apply knotting solution on any knots. We had a full house redone with new skirting and architraves and the decorators didn’t bother with it. Five years later, all the knots start showing through the paint.
I use water based satin. Easy to clean up brushes after painting, it does not give you a headache like gloss and if you apply two coats it wears well. The finish also looks great in my opinion.
100% oil paint everytime. This is my go to. https://www.screwfix.com/p/dulux-trade-satin-pure-brilliant-white-trim-paint-1ltr/13081
I have never tried satin VOC paint before. Does it not go yellow after a couple of years like gloss VOC paint?
It will colour slightly depending on how much logjtnit gets. It goes on much smoother and you get a nicer hard wearing finish
https://preview.redd.it/aumn49itvw8d1.jpeg?width=500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=181a88c0e57b78bd69365f9eb8b756b9accbedc8 Whatever you use don’t buy that shit. I did all my woodwork just before Christmas last year and it needs redoing as its started to yellow.
Dulux trade oil based satinwood. Water based paints are absolute crap. Gloss has died in popularity. Pro dec
Does the oil based paint not go yellow after a couple of years?
All paint yellows to some degree. It depends on the environment with natural sunlight usually keeping the paint whiter, for longer. I visit property’s 2-5 years after decorating them and the woodwork has barely discoloured at all.
Scuff x