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I had already bought some Leyland quick drying water based gloss quite a while ago and it's still wrapped (not in the Christmas or birthday sort of way) yet I can't remember why I chose it. I think it's because someone stated the 'water based' gloss behaves more like a satin finish, which I think is the effect I want.
After watching multiple YouTube videos, I'm wondering if quick drying paint is not a good idea if you don't want to have brush marks as it starts to pull too early.
I don't know if that is subjective but it made me realise that not only do I need to decide if I want gloss or satin but what type of paint is easier to work with vertically and leaves the smoothest finish.
Firstly would I be right in saying that gloss makes imperfections stand out more than either eggshell or satin?
I personally would like a bit of shine but I'm worried about imperfections showing up. I guess the solution to that would be to prep the wood better.
On some of these YouTube videos albeit from the USA, many rave about pouring in some 'extender' into the paint as it 'levels' the paint more thus leaving brushless marks. Does anyone use or recommend this stuff?
Without breaking the bank, what type of paint and paintbrush can be recommended to get the best finish? The colour will be white and I'm not bothered about quick drying. The only reason I chose water based was because it is said that it won't yellow over time unlike an oil based one.
Thanks very much.
After watching multiple YouTube videos, I'm wondering if quick drying paint is not a good idea if you don't want to have brush marks as it starts to pull too early.
I don't know if that is subjective but it made me realise that not only do I need to decide if I want gloss or satin but what type of paint is easier to work with vertically and leaves the smoothest finish.
Firstly would I be right in saying that gloss makes imperfections stand out more than either eggshell or satin?
I personally would like a bit of shine but I'm worried about imperfections showing up. I guess the solution to that would be to prep the wood better.
On some of these YouTube videos albeit from the USA, many rave about pouring in some 'extender' into the paint as it 'levels' the paint more thus leaving brushless marks. Does anyone use or recommend this stuff?
Without breaking the bank, what type of paint and paintbrush can be recommended to get the best finish? The colour will be white and I'm not bothered about quick drying. The only reason I chose water based was because it is said that it won't yellow over time unlike an oil based one.
Thanks very much.