I am putting up some 'wainscot' style wood panelling in our bathroom, and would like to know the best types of paint to use.
The wood panelling itself will be softwood.
I plan to use knotting solution first, then apply primer, undercoat, and a finish of eggshell (probably) or gloss overcoat.
There seems to be different types of primer available and i'm not sure of the difference, can someone explain...:
- obliterating primer
- acrylic primer
- acrylic primer and undercoat
- stain killing primer
Also what is the main difference between the primer and the undercoat and if I am painting the final overcoat colour is white or pale colour do I still need an undercoat or would a primer/undercoat mix be suitable?
Should I use a water-based undercoat or an alkyd undercoat (what is the difference)?
Many thanks
Tom
The wood panelling itself will be softwood.
I plan to use knotting solution first, then apply primer, undercoat, and a finish of eggshell (probably) or gloss overcoat.
There seems to be different types of primer available and i'm not sure of the difference, can someone explain...:
- obliterating primer
- acrylic primer
- acrylic primer and undercoat
- stain killing primer
Also what is the main difference between the primer and the undercoat and if I am painting the final overcoat colour is white or pale colour do I still need an undercoat or would a primer/undercoat mix be suitable?
Should I use a water-based undercoat or an alkyd undercoat (what is the difference)?
Many thanks
Tom