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Water-based (especially over oil-based) is bads news ..Sand the begger off , if it wont sand easily try a heat gun but dont linger with it or you'll strip the underlying coats too ! :wink:

You could try some Rustins woodstain applied by cloth or brush followed by a clear or tinted matt or satin polyuerathane varnish, alternatively something likeDulux protective woodstain.. In any case stick to oil-based rather than any quick-drying water-based c**p ! :wink:

1 day for stripping, 1 1/2 days for filling & lining 1 day to emulsion 3 days for woodwork +- 1/2 day = approx £650-700 + materials

Eggshell does not require undercoat, treat the knots then prime followed by 2 coats of eggshell.

Use a tube of decorators caulk (trade quality, not B&Q etc) , thumb it in , wipe of the excess with a damp sponge. ready for u/c & gloss

Yeah , especially if theyve made me plenty of tea or I want more work out of them :) Youre right about the weather, not even worth booking them in these days, only do 1 or 2 exteriors a year now (if that) & thats only if they twist my arm! ... :roll:

I nearly always give the sills and the bottom edge of the frame a second coat ..Thats all... :wink:

Yeah, agreed Nige, exterior I would usually :)

In my experience , yes. I reckon the paint manufacturers are just covering themselves (Pun alert! ) by suggesting two coats, at least that should guarantee coverage thereby full satisfaction=no complaints/returns !

Its not really the best as far as durability ( or finish ) goes but if youre preparation was meticulous then it should be ok .Theres nothing really that you can overcoat to make any difference, Id wait & see how theyve stood up to wear & tear in 6 months, if not to well then rub down and apply...

Good quality polyurethane

No need, a good quality trade matt vinyl will obliterate that silk in 2 coats easy ! :wink:

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Ive never had to apply 2 coats in all my years in buisness - a good quality trade gloss (I prefer Crown or Brolac followed closely by Dulux) will cover undercoat in one ! :wink:

Skim those areas with Easy-fill or Tetrion all purpose filler if you cant acheive a smooth finish that way you might want to line the walls for a guaranteed smooth finish :wink:

Sand, then fill all but the finest of hairline cracks, sand again line with 1200, 1400 or 1700 depending on how uneven the walls are.. When dry just apply 2-3 coats of trade quality vinyl matt from trade counter (not Homebase Wickes etc !) You might find that 2 coats of eggshell (...

I use polyurethane satin finish :wink:

Best to fill it with Easyfill or Onetime then lining-paper the wall :wink:

Are we both 'talking' about the same product ? whats your definition of woven? Im refering to 1700 pressed/milled lining paper :)

Try some Sadolin 'Superdec' or equivalent :wink: