Water Based Gloss Painting Skirting Boards

[@davecampbell7493]

Pure joy to watch. Masterclass in perfection.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you.

[@Russ1007]

I recently used crown fastflow water based gloss and had to give it 2 coats would you recommend the Leyland over crown, great videos, I'm only starting to switch to water base for interiors as customers are asking for it more, it seems to keep its whiteness a lot longer than oil based, served my apprenticeship late 80s then left painting for about 25 years, so much has changed in the way of different paints, the methods you use are the same as I was taught by the old pros, love learning about foam and caulk etc, dont think I ever used it back then 👍

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thanks, have not used the crown fast flow yet but water based gloss is difficult to get right. Sometimes it acts like silk emulsion which can look terrible till it fully dries. Always paint allow to dry before making your mind up about a second coat.

[@Chequr_Prostate]

For deep carpets a painter told me he uses the blades from Venetian Blinds as a barrier, haven’t tried it yet but it’s sound like it may work.

[@gazz50]

I just done a grey room try to follow your advice touched the wall in after painting skirting it now looks darker than the rest What have i done and how do i get out of it thanks.

[@chrisbradshaw7273]

Thanks for all your great videos. Is the Leyland water based paint suitable for hand rails, is it hard wearing. If not, what would you recommend?

[@Davina-ru4gp]

Great video and content, it was slow and in depth really helped a newbie DIYer like me.

[@mags5956]

Great job as always, thank you. A question: when applying water based gloss on previously solvent gloss areas, would you ever use shellac paint as base coat, like zinsser, then water gloss?

[@robbennett9631]

Just my opinion but if your were using water over oil I would use a waterbase primer like zinser bullseye to seal over and your then keeping with the waterbase system.

[@mpkleinbreteler]

@@robbennett9631 I have used zinsser BIN (shellac base) on solvent gloss and applied water based paint after, and that seems to hold up. The only thing is, that BIN is a nightmare to paint with because it dries instantly

[@robbennett9631]

@@mpkleinbreteler yes I agree it dries so quickly…. 😊😊

[@andrewverran3498]

Hi m8, for skirting with the higher profile do you ever use a random orbital or delta sander? Cheers

[@spinx1200]

Great work.as.always and good to know ya didnt edit out touching the carpet with paint. happens us all. Nice work matey. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thanks, yes we all make mistakes best to show how yo deal with them.

[@gregsmith8001]

Fantastically informative. Really impressive.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you.

[@robbennett9631]

Can I ask if your using leyland quick dry gloss why wouldn’t you use the leyland acrylic primer and keep the same system? Or do you find the armstead much better?

[@Karlpulford1]

I like using tape for skirts not for the paint going on the carpet but the fluff coming back onto the skirt

[@SVSunnyJim]

Superb tutorial. An oasis of knowledge there. Loved the dextrous use of the brush.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you.

[@billybobs1705]

@@PaintingandDecorating it's a pity you don't tell us how you use gloss paint...can you use it straight out of the tin...do you have to water it down do you have to mix it.....

[@davidpearce1934]

Always worth watching your stuff 👍

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thanks.

[@srs26]

Love your videos, just started repainting our gloss covered doors that have yellowed - I like the Leyland water based gloss you used on this video, I am struggling to find the undercoat you used locally, is there a different brand you ask recommend? For the doors that have oil gloss on, do I just sand and use the leyland water based gloss or is the undercoat essential? I want to make sure it’s a good job. Many thanks, Simon

[@PaintingandDecorating]

thank you and yes best to use undercoat as long as you use acrylic undercoat..

[@srs26]

Painting and Decorating I’ve bought some Zinsser Bullseye 123, would that be OK as an undercoat?

[@PaintingandDecorating]

@@srs26 You can... but better off using undercoat which is better designed for the job..

[@boardgamer15]

@@PaintingandDecorating I had the same question: specifically what to use as an undercoat.

[@tonyalways7174]

@@boardgamer15 you can use Leland Acrylic Primer Undercoat. It does both jobs together and then go for your water based top coat. Works a treat.

[@carlrobinson9308]

What water based gloss do you reccomend Thanks?

[@paulgame8825]

Been watching for months now and have picked up loads of excellent advice, thank you. Would like a quick bit of advice if possible. I have fitted new doors all over my house over the last couple of years and am now ready to paint them. All are factory primed. I have tried water based undercoat and gloss on one and the finish is terrible, flashed all over the place and brush marks everywhere. Lost confidence in water based so could I just sand lightly and use a decent oil based gloss directly into the factory primer to avoid the time involved with oil based undercoat drying times. Have 17 doors to do.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Sorry for late reply, yes you could but it may soak in a little losing some shine. And it won't be as durable. Cutting corners is no good in the long run.

[@petersplatt7561]

I found laying off water based paint a real pain as it drys so quickly. Do you have a brand preference or are they much the same?

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Yes, all depends on temperature in your room as well. But they are getting better Leyland is okay.

[@oscar38]

No, they're all shit. Apart from bedec multi purpose

[@SlothyWoffy]

Try Zinsser Perma White. It has great flow.

[@braddersj3511]

Is there any reason you don't use an angled brush for this? Just preference?

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Angled brushes never use them.... daft really.. professional painters don't use them. Thanks

[@K8Stuff]

Not gonna lie. It gives me anxiety looking at how close you get to the top edge - very impressive

[@johnburling353]

Do you find water based does not have the same depth/guts as an oil based does.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Oil is thicker than water.

[@AMMO1981]

After you denibbed the undercoat, you can spray the skirting with a light mist of water before putting on the gloss. Works a treat with the waterbased stuff. Been doing it for years. Nothing too heavy...just a light mist of water

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Would not want to get water on the finished wall, I can see how it would work possibly. My only concern is that the undercoat may work up in places especially on edges.

[@AMMO1981]

@@PaintingandDecorating sometimes I use a damp Sponge aswell to moisten the surface 👍

[@MrJimtimslim]

A wipe with a damp cloth works too.

[@richardkeeler6422]

Pure bristle brushes thats interest ing all the tins say use synthetic any difference

[@PaintingandDecorating]

@@richardkeeler6422Water based paints have been applied using pure bristle since Roman times. Synthetic are okay and we do use some. Personally I prefer natural bristle more control and allow speed of application and fine laying off. Synthetic cheap to make less control and can flick paint, and the filaments are weak easily thrown out of shape.

[@scottbob3917]

How are your sheets always looking clean no paint or marks

[@PaintingandDecorating]

We have different sheets and use dirty ones for dirty jobs and when I'm glossing always nice clean sheets.

[@creepshow1978]

Hi what make of paint brush do you use?

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Hamilton.. usually... Thanks

[@boardgamer15]

I appreciated this video bc after an OD on VOCs and oil-based paint, I just will not use it (durability notwithstanding). Oil continues to release VOCs over time, and then yellows. Water-based paint only for us.

[@Darwenhypnotherapy]

I've been using the waterbased satin finish,and on a warm day it's drying almost as soon as it touches the surface,meaning I'm leaving brushmarks everywhere - any tips to avoid this please?

[@antb3334]

Floetrol - 10-15%

[@shaneo928]

What type of sheet are they mate? Iv never seen sheets as flat 🙂

[@coxcochrane]

A dust sheet

[@shaneo928]

@@coxcochrane cotton canvas sheets? Poly-backed dust sheets? Laminated dust sheets? Cotton twill dust sheets? 😘

[@coxcochrane]

shaneo * dust sheets

[@PaintingandDecorating]

@@shaneo928 Cotton twill dust sheets pack of 5 from the Dulux center

[@ertaszorlu4756]

Is that water based gloss? Your vids are great pal👍👀

[@stuartmcintosh7187]

I find I can get a nice finish with water based top coats if they go over a nice smooth previous coat. Over an oil primer they look well. But there is no doubt about it , all water based paints seem to go soft on handrails and come off almost like chewing gum with the grease. They seem hard until a year or so of grease is built up and they eventually go soft. For that reason I have stuck to oil. Would love to go completely water based but I just don’t think they are quite good enough. I here a lot of people talking about Benjamin Moore waterbased paints as tho it’s the holy grail but I have seen this go soft in areas too. In my opinion oil can’t be beaten. If u get a slightly off white in oil based it will never really yellow

[@benhatch8067]

oil is still king for me

[@robbennett9631]

Hi Stuart for the handrails using a waterbase product I’ve used water based varnish over the top on the handrail and it gives it a lot more wipe ability works a treat… so if your using waterbase satin use a waterbase satin varnish same for gloss etc so you still get the same finish that you want on the wood 😊

[@EggsForDessert]

What size brush are you using?

[@iancrampsie4541]

Was it a water based system you painted on?

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Yes, but it was on oil at some point.

[@Khaled91]

I have forgotten to wipe the runs from diluted PVA just before filling a crack with foam. The runs dried like that by the time I saw them the following day. How do I get rid of them?

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Sorry for late reply warm soapy water and wet and soak they will work up. Thanks

[@adriansandry2783]

Great work as always.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

cheers mate.

[@catross3713]

I wonder how many customers watch these videos and think "oh, he did do a good job"

[@wez9943]

👍🏻 great explanation. You are convincing me to give it a go.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Water based paints are good especially for woodwork that doesn't get much wear.

[@legominiman11]

Good work as usual. Would you recommend paper before paintwork or prepare woodwork and paint before pampering ? Any advice would be great.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Woodwork first if you're applying a finished paper otherwise woodwork last. Thanks

[@Lloyd1885]

Nice lines, solid job 👍...you may habe been better with a synthetic filament brush though, as the pure bristle brushes can go a bit floppy in water based

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you, I do change it depending on the paint and what I'm painting.

[@billywhizz98]

When painting the skirting boards I use a paint guard or a piece 1m length of upvc facia board and tuck it down between the carpet and skirting then just wipe it with some wet wipes as I go along

[@PaintingandDecorating]

That could be better than masking tape on some carpets.

[@rudrabarathan2737]

Why not use paint conditioner also synthetic brush, would have make the life easier??

[@jjmill5209]

This guy's voice was made for ASMR

[@456Brian]

Looking at the way you load the brush IV been doing it all rong thanks for showing the way you do it

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Some people may have different methods but as long as your work is good, that's all that matters.

[@scottbob3917]

Top job

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you.

[@ratchriat1716]

I thought you are not big fun off water based gloss by the finsh looks great.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

We do use water based finishes but we always ask the customer what they would prefer. If they have always had oil gloss it can be a big change on how it looks on quality. Have used water based satin in a lot of my house and its good but not hard wearing enough for handrails. Thanks.

[@colinhobbs5151]

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[@colliedogjoy]

If you find a stockist locally, Tikkurila Helmi is great gear, best I've found but the gloss on Leyland is superb. Also, a tub of Floetrol was a revelation for thinning paint and keeping it open in hot weather. Somehow much better than water. Your brush is giving me heebie-jeebies! I can't use natural bristle any more. Hamilton acrylic all the way. Nice to see you - All the best.

[@donnaevelyn5875]

colliedogjoy glad to hear about the Helmi. I’ve got some Helmi Primer and 30 to try on some doors and skirtings.

[@rpb907]

Hi can u add floetral to water based satin paint? Thx

[@colliedogjoy]

@@rpb907 Yes, you can.

[@mrpainterman4303]

15.54 and thats why you should always tape the carpet folks

[@chrisward9745]

Excellent 👌 job.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thanks.

[@utubeape]

if you need to get paint off the carpet like you did, folding a wetwipe over a wide filling knife give greater accuracy, no risk of touching your paint finish

[@adamsala9291]

I will use black paint fed up with white!

[@SlothyWoffy]

Lol

[@StephenSmith-vs8hr]

Just wondering if you could tell me what brush this is PLEASE

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Hamilton Perfection Pure Bristle Paint Brush 1.0" thanks.

[@StephenSmith-vs8hr]

@@PaintingandDecorating the plastic handle one.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

@@StephenSmith-vs8hr no they are wood.

[@StephenSmith-vs8hr]

@@PaintingandDecorating ok THANKS

[@briandavis3832]

See even the best of us touch the carpet lol

[@paulpeakman7545]

Johnson water based gloss is the best.with water based gloss you dont undercoat you put two coats off gloss

[@davelowe1977]

Paul Peakman Their Aqua range is by a country mile the best water based gloss.

[@paulpeakman7545]

@@davelowe1977 your oppinion

[@darland3821]

@@paulpeakman7545 no, his opinion

[@acropolisnow9466]

@@darland3821 how dumb is this Peakman character

[@rayhughes9425]

You dont stir Leyland water based gloss! Read the label. It introduces small air bubbles in the finish.

[@shanekneeshaw3483]

Learn so much watching your videos but i always end put dropping off until the music comes on

[@kbultray]

Masking tape every time,well worth the extra cost !

[@utubeape]

I agree, if only to show the customer you are protecting their carpet. He is using white on white so he doesnt need to go all the way down. I try to tuck it under with a wide filling knife

[@briandavis8939]

I was painting skirting board all day full house knees and back killing me plus doors and frames 🥵

[@gurjeetgill873]

Oh, where is the dust mask😳

[@michaeljones9542]

The brushes that so called decorator are cheap and rubbish, and dragging the Bush alongside of paint kettle is most of the paint off the brus

[@coxcochrane]

Michael Jones do what ??

[@petethepaint8258]

always use tape on any carpet or finished floor - period

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Lol..

[@petethepaint8258]

@@PaintingandDecorating such a professional and grown up reply - thank you

[@PaintingandDecorating]

@@petethepaint8258 thank you

[@PaintingandDecorating]

@@petethepaint8258 who is wearing the nappies. No confidence in your cutting in thats your issue.

[@petethepaint8258]

@@PaintingandDecorating i refer to my last and final comment....

[@nickevans7049]

what happened to is mask lol

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Only should a small amount of sanding, and wanted you to hear what was being said.

[@stephenc4161]

Man my apprentices go quicker use a proper brush to start with.

[@Ice-fx5vr]

I’m new to painting and I was curious about what type of brush should he have used?