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Painting sash windows...
Jul 24th, 2011, 12:27pm
 
One of the biggest problems when you're working on sash windows is painting the damn things and not having them stick, in the process pulling out all the draught-proofing.

I used to use Dulux 30-minute paint, but it was only available in white. Have since discovered B&Q's own range of 'quick drying' paint, which is available in a range of colours. Says it's touch-dry in 4 hours, but I've painted the one I've made for the study and it was touch-dry in an hour and a half!

Goes on a bit thick, though, and the gloss finish comes out more like a satin finish, but I've never liked a high gloss finish anyway and it's totally out of character on an old building.

Good price as well.

It's meant I've managed to get two coats on the window in a day. Sorted.  Wink
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Re: Painting sash windows...
Reply #1 - Jul 24th, 2011, 11:55pm
 
Joiner wrote on Jul 24th, 2011, 12:27pm:
It's meant I've managed to get two coats on the window in a day. Sorted.  Wink


{pssst. Joiner, you're supposed to apply paint to the woodwork , not dress them up with PARKA's for  WINTER!!!!.........LOL! }
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Re: Painting sash windows...
Reply #2 - Jul 25th, 2011, 8:27am
 
Bugger! And they look so nice in them!!  Roll Eyes  Grin
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