Painting new skirting (Pine?)

Discussion in 'Painters' Talk' started by BurtieLad, Nov 22, 2017.

  1. BurtieLad

    BurtieLad Member

    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?

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    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
     
  2. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    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
     
  3. DIYDave.

    DIYDave. Screwfix Select

    Needs knotting 1st surely Astra ?

    Or if very knotty, knott and prime all in 1 with Zinnser BIN ?
     
  4. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    Yes of course but I left that bit for you to mention! :p;)
    Also caulk along the top edge of the skirting, the wall can be touched up if required.
     
  5. DIYDave.

    DIYDave. Screwfix Select

    I think I even spelt the ā€˜Zā€™ word correct this time :) !
     
  6. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    My personal preference would be to use the BIN for the knotting only and primer/undercoat with 2 coats over the lot.
     
  7. BurtieLad

    BurtieLad Member

  8. Mr. Handyandy

    Mr. Handyandy Screwfix Select



    Ooops.
     
  9. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

  10. Boolay

    Boolay Member

    prime the wood before caulking
     
  11. koolpc

    koolpc Super Member

    Pity you painting it. I prefer the 'wood' look myself.
     
  12. BurtieLad

    BurtieLad Member

    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?
     
  13. koolpc

    koolpc Super Member

    Our house has wood flooring and natural wood skirting
     
  14. BurtieLad

    BurtieLad Member

    Well you have convinced me; going to varnish it next weekend :)
     
  15. BurtieLad

    BurtieLad Member

    Glad I went with the varnish; looks nice :)

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    Slowly clearing up the snagging jobs
     
  16. koolpc

    koolpc Super Member

    Lovely. Nice choice
     
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  17. Jason McCormack

    Jason McCormack New Member

    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!
     
  18. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    Where did you learn that twaddle??????????????
     
  19. Jason McCormack

    Jason McCormack New Member

    I meant stain. Sorry for the confusion. Hopefully you wouldn't be that rude when correcting me in the real world Astramax?
     
    Last edited: Jun 14, 2021
  20. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    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.
     

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