Recent content by corvus

Thanks growler, as you say it is only going to get worse weather wise, will strip the panels tonight, re-do the prep and apply a thin single layer when weather permits. No second coat this time unless I'm 100% sure it is cured as you say. May be March/April :roll: Just relieved we got lucky...

Was reading about the new 2010 paints on a professional forum I can't join, and it looks as if there are many problems with the new formula if painted in >80% humidity (which in this country may be close to impossible). A lot of complaints...

Brilliant, it's only a small part of the frame in contact with the door so that's an ideal solution. Fingers crossed these panels are as simple to fix. Luckily they were thin layers so not so much a jelly consistency as smearing when we use the sandpaper. Probably scrape as much off as possible...

Should have said the house was built in 1860, but the door is no more than 15 years old. It only happened when second coat was applied as well. Lucky the two panels are enclosed so no hassle stripping back to the bare wood and starting over. I would feel better doing this to get it done right...

Hey, no need to apologise, I've painted with gloss more than I care to have done, because it's such a pain if you don't do the prep properly. Never had this problem when I fulled prepped the surfaces before, but only dealt with it when painting window frames and exteriors. In fact, we're...

Recently repainted our exterior door, did all the prep (sanded, sugar soap, rinse, dry), patiently applied primer (Sandtex High Performance Primer). Followed all instructions, drying times and general advice. Left the door for days. Then applied a single coat of Sandtex High Performance Gloss...