What if I don't denib between coats of Sikkens Satura BL?

Hi all

Just curious to know what the downsides would be.... I appreciate that a denib will help me get a nicer, smoother finish, and that it will remove any nastys that have dried into the paint. But aside form that?

Will the second coat adhere better if I denib? Will it result in stronger more durable finish?

Cheers

Max

Yes, it will adhere better because the light abrasion in between coats will have 'roughed up'; the surface ever so slightly and provided a better key for the the next coat than if you had left it more or less smooth (albeit with added nibs ) Think Velcro/surface area theory, etc.

Just do it!

Is this the waterbased version? if so....

...in my experience, and I can only speak for myself, the paint adheres just fine if you do the follow up coat the next day (or sooner). After a fortnight it will have hardened fully and you won't be able to get it off without something sharp. I have used it tonnes as well.

Hmmmm - Interesting different replies. I prefer the second one! But if anyone else has thoughts on it one way of t'other, would be great to hear from you.

Oh, and yes - it is indeed the waterbased version.

In terms of timing, everything got a first coat yesterday. I can do SOME of the second coating today. The rest would have to be tomorrow morning. So the longest time between coats would still be less than 24 hours.

Thanks for the help.

I used a Mirka Mirlon Finishing Pad (Red P360 grade) for that.

You literally only have to "wipe" it a couple of times over the first coat. That is enough. No hard rubbing required and takes about 1 minute per square metre.

It's one of those cases where you have to try one to see how good they are.

MaxDread said:

Hmmmm - Interesting different replies. I prefer the second one! But if anyone else has thoughts on it one way of t'other, would be great to hear from you.

Oh, and yes - it is indeed the waterbased version.

In terms of timing, everything got a first coat yesterday. I can do SOME of the second coating today. The rest would have to be tomorrow morning. So the longest time between coats would still be less than 24 hours.

Thanks for the help.

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This is how I've done it and it has been fine. Rubbol BL primer >>> 6/18 hours wait >>> top coat>>> 6/18 hours wait >>> top coat >>> let it harden for a week or two. I finished my sister's entire house this year doing it exactly like this, went there yesterday and when I tried to scrape off the paint with a fingernail all I did was dent the wood - the paint wasn't coming off. Same story in the other two houses Ive used it in.

Again, I'm only a DIY'er and there are probably pro's on here that feel different but I can only relay my experience. Like others have said, a quick sand and clean won't take long if it gives you peace of mind.