Painting over eggshell with eggshell

[uncleg]

Apolgies if this is a stupid question!

last summer I painted all the door frames with the usal undercoat and the egg shell paint as the mrs did not want a "shiny" look that gloss gives.

Now some of frames look very dull! For these can I just re apply another coat of egg shell, or do I have to sand it down again and then re apply?

I think its the latter as I am a novice, and if so will a gently rub with fine paper and two coats do? or do I need to get the sander out again!

Thanks so much in advance!

 

[Robbie uk]

Gentle rub down with some fine stuff, then apply another coat, but thin it slightly. This will make it a bit easier going on.

 

[joe-90]

It's called eggshell as it resembles the shell of an egg - ie NOT SHINEY. It looks a little satin when first applied but will go completely matt over time. What you really need is Satinwood.

 

[Robbie uk]

DITTO ! Ive got satinwood in my house and its a lovely finish, goes on very easy as well.

 

[uncleg]

Thanks both!

Can I therefore sand it down very gently and then put on one coat of satinwood over the eggshell, without the need to sand it down completly?

Thanks again.

 

[joe-90]

The trick is to use the existing coat as a filler. Sand it with 120 grit until it is nice and smooth then Satinwood. You'll get a great finish.

 

[uncleg]

sounds like a plan, thank you!