Looking to paint skirting

[H2O2]

Hello all,

Could you pls suggest the paint, brush, type i need to use for skirting? 

Do i need to sand the skirting before painting as well?

So far  i think i need all this, is this correct?

*Dust sheet

*water based paint

*sand paper

*Masking tape

*paint brush

Thank you 

[EricL]

Hello @H2O2,

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's great to have you join us and thank you for sharing your question about painting your skirting board.

Painting your skirting boards is one of the best ways to freshen up the look of an existing room. The items you mentioned will give you a good start to your project, I would also recommend adding the following items: 

• White Rags Paint Partner 1.5kg White Rags 
• Diggers Methylated Spirits - 1L 
• Protector Multimate Carbon Disposable Respirator - 2 Pack
• Monarch Wooden Paint Stirrer
• UNi-PRO Cork Sanding Block
• EyeShields Safety Glasses 

The White Rags and Methylated Spirits are great for paint errors and accidental spills. The Protector Respirator is to protect you from dust and fumes while sanding and painting. The Monarch Paint Stirrer is handy to mix the paint if left standing too long and the UNi-PRO Sanding Block is to give you a uniform flat finish when you sand your skirting.

I suggest using EyeShields Safety Glasses to protect your eyes from paint splatter. Please remember to keep your area well-ventilated while painting and to give the first coat of paint enough time to cure to avoid streaks and peeling.  

Here is a link to one of our popular How-to Workshop topics: How to paint like a professional by @Peggers.

You can also watch this handy step-by-step guide: How to paint trims 

Please keep us updated, we look forward to seeing your finished painting project.

Eric

[H2O2]

Thank you Eric. This is very helpful. Also what paint do you recommend and brush please? 

[EricL · Accepted solution]

Hello @H2O2

There are a few brands in the store and depending on your budget most of them will have their own version of skirting paint. I used Taubmans in my last cabinet project and the coverage it provided was quite extensive. Please note that trims and skirting boards are usually painted in high gloss for protection against wear and tear. I suggest speaking to your store's paint specialist for more information.

I suggest using a Monarch 63mm Moulding And Skirting Synthetic Paint Brush. Using a superior brush will give you a better finish versus using a sub-standard brush that will leave streaks and brush marks. 

If you need more information please let me know.

Eric

[H2O2]

Thank you Eric. I really appreciate for taking time to provide all the info. Have a great day! 

[approachmhn]

Hi,

I need help with below 

1) Painting skirt boards, architraves, doors - 

I painted walls with dulux natural white. Now planning to go with either vivid white or half strength natural white for trims & doors but could not decide even after painting samples of both. Appreciate your inputs.

2) one of the feature wall is painted in red and as I know from previous owner, it is at least 15 years old.

I am trying to sand but paint gets stuck to sandpaper in small clumps which makes it a very hard job to sand. There is no dust while sanding. Not sure what kind of paint is this?. Please help.

thanks,

Mohan

[MitchellMc]

Hi Mohan (@approachmhn),

Either Vivid White or half-strength Natural White would both be pretty safe choices for your trims and doors. If you were to use Vivid White, you'd create more of a feature of the trims and doors as there will be more of a contrast between them and the walls. However, if your trims and doors aren't in great condition and you don't want to draw attention, half Natural White would help disguise faults to the eye. Personally, I just go with Vivid White for the trims when I'm painting with a shade of white on the wall. One of Dulux's colour schemes is Vivid White for trims and Natural White for walls.

Although I don't usually suggest it, you could consider stripping the paint off the wall if it gives you a great deal of difficulty whilst sanding. Is there any particular reason why you are sanding it off and not painting over it with a specialised primer?

Mitchell

[approachmhn]

 

 

Hi Mitchell,

     Thank you for the this information.

   After reading your suggestion, I feel I will go with dulux aqua enamel vivid white for trims & doors. 
the trim paints are peeling while sanding (attached photo) and I am considering to go with Zinsser BIN as undercoat (https://www.bunnings.com.au/zinsser-3-78l-b-i-n-primer-sealer-stain-killer_p1565677). What do you suggest?

    Thanks for the information on stripper. I was not aware of this option. Would you mind suggesting a good stripper for drywall?

the current issue is paint sticks to sand paper while sanding dry wall as in attached photo.

I am planning to paint dulux glitter paint or any colour other than red on this wall. Still looking for colour. Any suggestions please?

thanks in advance.

Mohan

 

[MitchellMc]

@approachmhn,

That Zinsser undercoat is a fantastic product, but it excels at blocking stains not adhering to tough to paint surfaces. You need to remove that flaking/chipping paint, and you might be better off with a good quality scraper like the UNi-PRO 50mm Tungsten Carbide Precision Scraper. Don't waste your time or effort on cheaper standard scrapers. This one will be the most effective for removing your paint and is specifically designed for this purpose. Scrape over everything to get the bulk of the disintegrating paint off the trims and then sand the rest smooth. Apply Dulux 1L PRECISION Maximum Strength Adhesion Primer White, and after it dries your Aquanamel topcoat.

For the wall, I would recommend two coats of Zinsser B-I-N Primer Sealer Stain Killer. It will go over and under oil and water-based paints. It would be my preference that you used the primer instead of trying the strip the wall. Stripping is great if it works, but if it doesn't and only partially removes the coating, you'll be left with no other option than to sand it completely back.

Please let me know if you have further questions.

Mitchell

[approachmhn]

Thanks Mitchell.

I will try as You suggested above.

Any suggestions on brushes and rollers for trim and doors for a smooth finish please?

-Mohan