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How do I get a good, lasting finish when painting floorboards?
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"Make sure there well sanded & dust free before painting"
Answered on 15th Nov 2022 - Member since Jan 2022 -
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"Make sure you get or hirer a good machine ,
Then give 2 good coats of floor paint ."
Then give 2 good coats of floor paint ."
Answered on 16th Nov 2022 - Member since Apr 2019 -
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"Floorboards better to use decking oil.i personally wouldn't paint."
Answered on 13th Nov 2022 - Member since Nov 2022 -
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"I assume you want to paint them a colour .
I would suggest a good coat of a oil based undercoat then a coat or two of a oil based gloss then a coat of yacht varnish to finish.
Depending on how much use the floor gets that should last for years"
I would suggest a good coat of a oil based undercoat then a coat or two of a oil based gloss then a coat of yacht varnish to finish.
Depending on how much use the floor gets that should last for years"
Answered on 13th Nov 2022 - Member since Aug 2019 -
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"Apply a thin coat of paint to the floorboards with a roller or natural bristle paint brush. The brush will create a smoother finish; the roller a more stippled look. Allow to dry thoroughly before applying two more thin coats, with drying time between the two.
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Answered on 27th Nov 2022 - Member since Oct 2022 -
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"Apply a thin coat of paint to the floorboards with a roller or natural bristle paint brush. The brush will create a smoother finish; the roller a more stippled look. Allow to dry thoroughly before applying two more thin coats, with drying time between the two."
Answered on 16th Nov 2022 - Member since Sep 2022 -
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"First:
-Wood Floor Primer & Undercoat Farrow & Ball
Finish with:
- Enamel Floor Paint Dulux
- Floorshield Dulux"
-Wood Floor Primer & Undercoat Farrow & Ball
Finish with:
- Enamel Floor Paint Dulux
- Floorshield Dulux"
Answered on 15th Nov 2022 - Member since Nov 2022 -
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"Ito get a lasting finish on your floorboards depends on what finish. Mat satin gloss varnish you want them the main thing is to use a hard wearing paint you can get a 2part epoxy paint that is very good
Hope this helps steve"
Hope this helps steve"
Answered on 13th Nov 2022 - Member since Sep 2022 -
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"sure that you leave the paint to fully harden before placing any furniture back in the room and stay off the floor as much as possible during this time. Finally, adding an extra coat of your chosen paint or a clear matt varnish can give your floorboard paint a longer life."
Answered on 13th Nov 2022 - Member since Dec 2020 -
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"Make sure the floor is dust free,prime,before two main coats"
Answered on 13th Nov 2022 - Member since Jan 2022 -
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