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Best paint to use?
I have a large bay window sill to paint approx 1.5m x 2m and I have tried to do this twice now only to have the same result... by the time I have cut in and started to fill in the middle the paint has started to dry and makes a mess when I get to the end.
Is there a good Satin/EggShell paint that doesn't dry so quick and follows well that it allows you to paint the whole sill before it dry's out?
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"I would use an oil based satin paint cut in 1st then use a small spounge mini roller to paint the rest have soft hands to lay off side ways that's how I do it and it almost looks like a plastic still"
Answered on 22nd Apr 2025 - Member since Oct 2023 -
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"Crown exterior water based Eggshell.
Easy to apply.
Dries relatively quick. Enables you to build up plenty of coats.
Looks like a classic estate finish Eggshell.
Use a good primer undercoat first.
Cut and mini roll.
If working in direct hot sunlight, add 5% water."
Easy to apply.
Dries relatively quick. Enables you to build up plenty of coats.
Looks like a classic estate finish Eggshell.
Use a good primer undercoat first.
Cut and mini roll.
If working in direct hot sunlight, add 5% water."
Answered on 22nd Apr 2025 - Member since Nov 2019 -
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