Hi, Any thoughts on the pro's and con's of using emulsion paint on skirting etc, rather than gloss paint. I know it won't be as tough but that won't be a problem in my circumstances.
Many thanks
Ferret
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18 years ago
Oil based or emulsion?
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18 years ago
I've tried it and it flaked straight off.
Where I have seen it "work" it was badly marked in no time at all.
Can't you just use a solo one coat oil based jobbie?
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18 years ago
Don't you ever hoover? Skirting is one area I'd always use oil based paint
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18 years ago
Tel me about it. I'm just about to start doing it.
Modern man...lol
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18 years ago
Don't use a vinyl based emulsion. However, you can use an acrylic based paint, which will be water based.
They are normally called things like "Quick Drying Satin" or suchlike. Personally, I use Dulux Trade Quick Drying Eggshell.
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> Christian.
Thanks Christian for the Helpfull info. Do you know how well the Dulux paint compares with the crappy "water based gloss" paints that the likes of B&Q and Homebase sell.