Are Dulux Weathershield Exterior Gloss and Weathershield Quick Dry Undercoat able to be sprayed on, and if so do they require dilution (at what rate) using a Wagner W100?
A couple of questions if i can, what's the best primer to use under the undercoat on previously painted surfaces eg if i've sanded most but some areas are very hard to de gloss in say external door wooden mouldings / panelling etc... be handy to prime or can the waterbase undercoat handle areas like that if tricky non sanded bits as still a little glossy?
We would recommend using a primer if the surface goes back to bare wood but if not I see no issue with you using an undercoat to handle the glossy areas. I would however try your best to sand the sheen back to promote adherence
Can someone please help me? I used the weather shield high gloss metal and wood on my gates (metal and wood) One thin coat went on and after 48 hours it's totally tacky still and can't be painted over. It also shows everything that has stuck to it in those 48 hours. Can I wait for it to dry (how long will this take?) and then sand it and use a weathershield Satin over it? I'm really panicking.
Hi Charlotte, can you please get in touch with us by phone (0333 222 7070) or email duluxcustomerservices@akzonobel.com quoting ref 1851387DB in the subject line and we'll be in touch? In the meantime, please allow it to dry and avoid painting over if the paint doesn't feel hard/feels tacky to the touch. Thanks
Water-based paints dry quicker and you can wash your brushes with water. They’re also more pleasant to use and have less odour. This makes them more environmentally friendly. However, due to the water based components in the paint structure it means that they take longer to harden so they will be more likely to get knocked until they fully cure. Oil-based paints are smelly and take a long time to dry. Cleaning brushes out afterwards is more time consuming and the overall experience is quite messy. Hope the brief overview is helpful :)
This is all true although the main consideration for me as a pro decorator is I need to cost in an extra coat if I'm using water based. Water based paints don't usually have the opacity that oil based do.
@@goodlookinouthomie1757 price accordingly for the job and the re coat time is quicker and application time is faster as less need to be working the paint being water based than oil.
