Hi all 1st post and all that; probably one of a few more to come I have new skirting boards in the front room and have bought Dulux Quick Dry Satinwood Paint to cover them. I think the wood is Pine but I am not sure (see below). Will the boards need a primer coat (the paint tin says not) or at least the knots treating first? Re. caulking the seam between the wall and the top of the board; I have already painted the wall but should I caulk first then paint the board? Thanks James
As it is new timber it will require a primer/undercoat, Dulux quick drying primer undercoat will be ideal for this task, two coats and then 2 coats of the Q/D Satinwood. Had the wood been previously painted in a similar colour you would have got away with 2 coats of the satinwood
Yes of course but I left that bit for you to mention! Also caulk along the top edge of the skirting, the wall can be touched up if required.
My personal preference would be to use the BIN for the knotting only and primer/undercoat with 2 coats over the lot.
Hi guys Thanks so much for the replies, they are really appreciated. Do you think this Zinsser spray would be ideal for treat the knots and then follow up with Dulux quick drying primer undercoat? https://www.screwfix.com/p/zinsser-b-i-n-primer-sealer-stain-killer-spray-matt-white-400ml/3503h https://www.screwfix.com/p/dulux-trade-trade-quick-drying-wood-primer-undercoat-white-1ltr/24583 J
Well I have tried to salvage some grotty wooden arcitrave above the window with medium oak varnish and plan to varnish the door and frame too but because laminate will be going down on the floor, I thought wood coloured skirting might be a bit OTT?
What varnish did you use please? I'm having the same dilemma at the moment with whether to paint new skirting boards white or varnish them. Pine is notorious for not taking colours very well but I like the of this varnish. Any advice appreciated!
I meant stain. Sorry for the confusion. Hopefully you wouldn't be that rude when correcting me in the real world Astramax?
In no way was my reply rude, wise up! if you want stain to be even on pine seal it first to lock the surface using cellulose sanding sealer then sanding to a smooth finish once fully dry.