Is it OK to put more than one coat of undercoat on?

Discussion in 'Painters' Talk' started by BarryH, Nov 5, 2015.

  1. BarryH

    BarryH Member

    After undercoating a windowsill I let a piece of masking tape fall onto it. I had already cleaned the brush I had used so I didn't want to try and brush the mark out.

    The tin, Dulux Trade Undercoat, advises one coat undercoat followed by two gloss coats. Is it OK to let the undercoat dry, sand the area and recoat?
     
    BarryH, Nov 5, 2015
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  2. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    Can't see a problem, I frequently put on 2 undercoat, followed by 2 top coats on, never had a problem in 30 years or so doing that.

    In fact outside doors & woodwork was done that way five years ago here, hasn't come off yet.:)
     
    KIAB, Nov 5, 2015
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  3. BarryH

    BarryH Member

    Thanks for the help KIAB.
     
    BarryH, Nov 5, 2015
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  4. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    Dulux Trade Weathershield is a superior product...just to throw a spanner in the works.
     
    Astramax, Nov 5, 2015
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  5. BarryH

    BarryH Member

    Not quite sure what you mean.
     
    BarryH, Nov 6, 2015
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  6. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    It's a superior product, therefore you in theory you should only need one coat.:)
     
    KIAB, Nov 6, 2015
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  7. BarryH

    BarryH Member

    Thanks for the help.
     
    BarryH, Nov 6, 2015
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  8. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    Superior as in up to 8 years protection as the Weathershield paint system is flexible (in other words moves without cracking leading to early degradation).
     
    Astramax, Nov 6, 2015
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