Recent content by fiestared

Just tried the Dulux Trade undercoat, the one with the pink markings on the tin. Can't believe the difference, coverage of the black doors is so much better and it seems to dry a lot faster too. Thanks for all the help, much appreciated. Barry

Thanks again for all the help. Will I need to go to a trade outlet for the better undercoats or should they be available in the "sheds"? Barry

Yes, the paint was stirred but it still only had a milk like consistency and it was a definite high gloss finish. I did send Dulux an email but they haven't as yet bothered to reply. Dec, is there a brand of trade undercoat I should be looking for?

Thanks for the help. When you mention "the shiny appearance is probably due to the 2010 paint systems." Would this be the same with any undercoat I would buy? Barry

During their younger days, one of my sons painted the three doors in their bedroom with black, silk paint. Both have now left home and neither dare admit to it. My problem is trying to cover the doors and get back to a white gloss finish. To start I rubbed the doors down and tried to...