Should i emulsion or gloss first

Woodwork is smaller and more detailed thus more care is usually taken. Post by ultimatehandyman » Mon Mar 05, pm I guess it is down to personal preference really, but I always gloss first and then emulsion. Emulsion paint can easily be removed from Gloss and so any mistakes can be wiped off with a damp cloth. Gloss cannot be wiped from emulsion and so you have a much harder problem to solve if you get the gloss on the emulsion!

Check out our nominated charity. Post by handyman » Mon Mar 05, pm gloss then emulsion. It looks better cutting in the emulsion to the gloss normally. Post by skiking » Mon Mar 05, pm So thats in favour of wood then walls. Now I've thought about it more I think that ratio could go up. Far easier to correct cock ups with emulsion than gloss. Also i find it easier to get a straight line when cutting in with emulsion. Post by tim'll fix it » Mon Mar 05, pm well i would disagree emulsion first then gloss emulsion will set faster than gloss gloss takes a week or so to fully harden so when you come to remove the emulsion from it, it will ruin the finish.

So paint the ceiling rub down wood work undercoat walls rub down again gloss. Post by panlid » Mon Mar 05, pm i always emulsion first. Post a Job. Painting room, what first? Hi Do you paint the walls first or the skirting boards first? Helpful Answer? Read reviews before you decide to hire. First ceiling, then walls, then skirting. In this way, you will not mess the work down if its done, when doing for ex.

Ideally you would want to sand down then paint all the skirting boards , architraves etc first as u can wipe the wall paint from them as it is usually water based.

It would be harder to wipe skirting paint I:e gloss from the walls as it is usually non water based paint , which means u can't just wipe it of the walls with a bit of water on a cloth.

Ex Decorating Emy 0 Reviews. Work from highest point downward. Ceiling First coat on wall Undercoat on timber surfaces Second coat on wall Top coat of satin on timber surfaces to regain sharp lines and finish. There is no specific order to paint the room.

I would always suggest working your way down when painting as paint tend to splash and for that very reason i would always paint the ceiling, then the walls and finally the skirting boards. Hi, when your starting to paint a room preparation is the first step. Two part wood filler for any timber work!!

The next step is to use decorating caulk for any corners, gaps around door frames, gape on skirting boards etc. Once this is dry you can then sand down the filler and the rest of the walls. Next, you should apply painters tape or masking tape to the walls, on the rooms corners, doors, light switch, windows and moldings. This will make the painting process easier but if you're confident you have a steady hand you can skip this step. Once the room is ready to paint it's best to work from top to bottom, start on the ceiling and work your way down.

Start by mixing your paint and then on a ladder cut in along the ceiling with a brush. Then using a roller attached to an extension pole you can paint the rest of the ceiling. Repeat this process when painting the walls, use a brush for edges then a roller, remember to work from the top to the bottom. When painting doors and windows use a small paintbrush, apply at least two coats of woodwork paint and remember to allow adequate drying time between coats.

Last but not least is the skirting boards. After you have sanded any cracks and tapped off where the wall and skirting meet, you should apply two coats of gloss , satin or eggshell paint with a small paintbrush.

Remove the tape and you are done! Painting your ceilings, walls and trims with complete confidence takes preparation. Follow this simple guide for a quick and easy room transformation. Shop everything you need for the perfect finish at The Paint Shed. More decorating tips and advice from The Paint Shed blog.