Keep up the good work,, sorry not been following as much as id like but when you're just house bashing on shit sites were no one cares i kind fall out of love with the job, hopefully things seem to be changing and people seem to be listening and i always point out your UA-cam channel when challenged. All the best mate.
Spent 30 years in the decorating game, it's good to look back and see you do these things mate, good to teach those who are scared to tackle such jobs. Nice 1 👌😉
Interesting review Phil, I may have to give it a try. I have used the previous version and since been using, at your suggestion, Dulux Heritage eggshell and would compare them as below: Aqua Guard (original) - thicker almost like a custard consistency, no real odour, goes on nicely but need to ensure not too thickly or it runs like mad after 10 minutes. Dries nicely, lovely satin sheen, seems durable but you do still get a few areas on doors that go ‘sticky’ over time from hand oils. Available in brilliant white off the shelf. Dulux Heritage Eggshell - thinner like a pouring cream and an unusual smell that lingers for a few days (made me think it was a hybrid but it isn’t), goes on nicely and very occasionally runs. The finish is more of a satin than eggshell and very smooth to the touch so feels nice on newel post caps etc. no issues so far with durability and no brush marks as levels out nicely. Bit harder to come by as not everywhere stocks it but can get 2.5L in True White (a nice white) for around £45 on offer. Both clean up nicely when washing brushes, they are just very different in the tin. The Dulux is easier to apply as it is thinner and you can whack it on quicker. I think the Dulux is a better, nicer finish but that’s personal preference.
Good review phill. I’ll be interested to see how the aqua gloss compares. As for the satin I’m not convinced it’s better than the original. Would perhaps put a little water or preferably some conditioner to see how it fares. Scuff x or Isomat satin are my preferred satins.
F&B gloss gloss is very good, but they don't do white. Bedec MSP and Aqua advance is very good. The new Aqua Guard Gloss from Jonos... Worth trying. Also BM Advance Gloss as well.
Looks good to me love the soft look of the finish also you can get a colour mixed in this paint. I am going to try it on a stair hand rail ,any tips on paint method for a handrail?
I read somewhere once, that adding water actually speeded up the drying process. Because a waterbased paint relies on water to evaporate in order to dry, adding more means there’s more water in comparison to the binders and pigments it evaporates quicker. Not sure how true that is, but it seems to make sense. I was going to use Aqua guard on a fair bit of woodwork I need to paint but this video has put me off slightly. My main issue is hand oils (handrails/newel post) so I want a paint that won’t start disintegrating after a while. Aqua Guard is supposed to resist hand oiks. I could use an oil paint (e.g. Tikurila Miranol) but it will yellow.
Yeah. Adding water will dilute everything else in the can if you look at it as 100%. Add 5% more water, doesn't make the content 105%. IT JUST MEANS, everything else is a less % than before. So, yes, drying will be quicker, but will it be less hard wearing?
Not sure to be honest Phil. When I first used BM Advance on kitchen cabinets over stix about 5/6 years ago. I watered it down quite a bit. A few thin coats. Looked great, and lasted years. Wife never liked the colour so repainted it this summer with Advance again. It didn’t need painting though there wasn’t a mark on any of the cabinets.
Love these panel door reviews as I'm doing the exact 6 panel woodgrain doors in my house. I'd estimate I've done at least 50 sides (primer, 2 under coats, 2 top coats) so got quite good at it following your brushing style as best I can. I'm using your 'favourite', Dulux Trade Quick Dry Gloss....The only issues I get is the flashing around the mouldings like youre describing here. As a DIYer I can live with it. You get flashing and brush marks that only really become a problem if your door is under a spotlight.
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator Too late for me to change course now - in too deep, but in hindsight I should have gone Satin finish. However, the shine is good and the frames and skirting look good (needs 3 coats to look solid). I figured that whatever paint I use I'd probably mess it up one way or another! Using Arroworthy Classics too.
Couple of questions. I use this becuase i think its hard wearing, that tactility you talk about and the thickness of the product are the main things that make me think its tough. That and the grease resistance it claims. Have you done a head to head durability test of satin or other paints? Do you have a favourite satinwood that is less expensive than the benjamin moore products?
there's some videos in the product play list you might want to look back on, plus more paint videos in the next few weeks testing paint you may be interested in. Can't say too much now or i'll spoil it lol
Painted 17 water based varnished oak doors on a job in winbourn white with the aqua guard Matt over a coat of brilliant white undercoat/primer aqua guard. My observations were :coverage poor ,finish very good have found the brilliant white has better opacity than the tinted base. However still went through several brushes despite my best cleaning efforts! Expensive and it runs and runs…
I'm starting to decorate my house and I want to paint the woodwork in water based satin but will water based paint be any good on a bathroom door that get's lots of condensation.
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator Thanks for the reply. Can you recommend something that's not expensive as I'm renting off the council. I do have a small extractor fan and a window but the window is facing my neighbours front door and they also have a ring doorbell.
Phil, I would like to see you priming your Door with the same finish that these panel doors come with when new , then apply your paints on top to see how they perform, also use the panel doors that haven’t got the grain finish as a monkey can paint the grain finish type. Regards Sid Smith (Decorolgist)
Don't really see the point of Aqua Guard - regular Johntone's Aqua Satin is a good product, Aqua Guard runs like crazy, making it unusable. I tend to wipe fat edges away to avoid any woodwork flashing, especially with colours on front doors.
100% agree. Had similar issues on a job recently using Zinsser Perma White Satin. It wasn't my choice, but it seems a lot "runnier" than it used to be.
@@pjb1986 Perma White Satin is not bad, tend to only use it over Coverstain though, and as you say it does seem a bit thin and sometimes needs an additional coat. Nobody wants to be putting three topcoats on woodwork.
The Aqua is a hybrid isn’t it? Will white yellow? I spoke to a fella from Johnstone’s who was a technical fella and he said Aqua Guard was harder wearing than the Aqua (hybrid). Seems hard to believe but he was a nice fella and seemed genuine so I can inly trust what he says. The Aqua is a lot cheaper too. The names are a bit confusing for the average DIYer.
@@davidstanger9077 Yes the brush killing element is a funny one, I've only found it causing trouble with a couple of Fossa Viper brushes on a staircase. Conversely, Corona Archer brushes, and by extension any of their Red-Gold series, don't suffer any degradation from hybrid paints. Definitely one of the best quality, hardest wearing brushes on the market and a bit overlooked in my opinion.
Keep up the good work,, sorry not been following as much as id like but when you're just house bashing on shit sites were no one cares i kind fall out of love with the job, hopefully things seem to be changing and people seem to be listening and i always point out your UA-cam channel when challenged. All the best mate.
Spent 30 years in the decorating game, it's good to look back and see you do these things mate, good to teach those who are scared to tackle such jobs. Nice 1 👌😉
Thanks 👍
I’ve been using it for a couple of jobs now and love it!
Thanks
Thank you :D
Interesting review Phil, I may have to give it a try. I have used the previous version and since been using, at your suggestion, Dulux Heritage eggshell and would compare them as below:
Aqua Guard (original) - thicker almost like a custard consistency, no real odour, goes on nicely but need to ensure not too thickly or it runs like mad after 10 minutes. Dries nicely, lovely satin sheen, seems durable but you do still get a few areas on doors that go ‘sticky’ over time from hand oils. Available in brilliant white off the shelf.
Dulux Heritage Eggshell - thinner like a pouring cream and an unusual smell that lingers for a few days (made me think it was a hybrid but it isn’t), goes on nicely and very occasionally runs. The finish is more of a satin than eggshell and very smooth to the touch so feels nice on newel post caps etc. no issues so far with durability and no brush marks as levels out nicely. Bit harder to come by as not everywhere stocks it but can get 2.5L in True White (a nice white) for around £45 on offer.
Both clean up nicely when washing brushes, they are just very different in the tin. The Dulux is easier to apply as it is thinner and you can whack it on quicker. I think the Dulux is a better, nicer finish but that’s personal preference.
You'll be summed them both up really well
Good review phill. I’ll be interested to see how the aqua gloss compares. As for the satin I’m not convinced it’s better than the original.
Would perhaps put a little water or preferably some conditioner to see how it fares. Scuff x or Isomat satin are my preferred satins.
the old version wasn't good for washing brushes out.. this was no problem.
AG Gloss video out in a few weeks, its all edited and scheduled to go.
Hi Phil
Best water based white gloss in your opinion
Always use scuff x satin but customer wants gloss
Tia
F&B gloss gloss is very good, but they don't do white.
Bedec MSP and Aqua advance is very good.
The new Aqua Guard Gloss from Jonos... Worth trying.
Also BM Advance Gloss as well.
Looks good to me love the soft look of the finish also you can get a colour mixed in this paint.
I am going to try it on a stair hand rail ,any tips on paint method for a handrail?
Go for it! a decent brush!
I read somewhere once, that adding water actually speeded up the drying process. Because a waterbased paint relies on water to evaporate in order to dry, adding more means there’s more water in comparison to the binders and pigments it evaporates quicker.
Not sure how true that is, but it seems to make sense.
I was going to use Aqua guard on a fair bit of woodwork I need to paint but this video has put me off slightly.
My main issue is hand oils (handrails/newel post) so I want a paint that won’t start disintegrating after a while. Aqua Guard is supposed to resist hand oiks. I could use an oil paint (e.g. Tikurila Miranol) but it will yellow.
Yeah. Adding water will dilute everything else in the can if you look at it as 100%.
Add 5% more water, doesn't make the content 105%. IT JUST MEANS, everything else is a less % than before.
So, yes, drying will be quicker, but will it be less hard wearing?
Not sure to be honest Phil.
When I first used BM Advance on kitchen cabinets over stix about 5/6 years ago. I watered it down quite a bit. A few thin coats. Looked great, and lasted years. Wife never liked the colour so repainted it this summer with Advance again. It didn’t need painting though there wasn’t a mark on any of the cabinets.
Bedec Aqua for me!
using the tree coat system, its a good paint too.
Phil have you ever sprayed that version mate
No, there's other paints I know spray well, so have kept to those.
Love these panel door reviews as I'm doing the exact 6 panel woodgrain doors in my house. I'd estimate I've done at least 50 sides (primer, 2 under coats, 2 top coats) so got quite good at it following your brushing style as best I can. I'm using your 'favourite', Dulux Trade Quick Dry Gloss....The only issues I get is the flashing around the mouldings like youre describing here. As a DIYer I can live with it. You get flashing and brush marks that only really become a problem if your door is under a spotlight.
Hi, Clearly your favourite paint... not mine lol
a different paint, you'd have a lot less flashing.
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator Too late for me to change course now - in too deep, but in hindsight I should have gone Satin finish. However, the shine is good and the frames and skirting look good (needs 3 coats to look solid). I figured that whatever paint I use I'd probably mess it up one way or another! Using Arroworthy Classics too.
you'll have better results with a mini roller with that paint ;)
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator rolling and laying it off with a brush? Might give that a go on the airing cupboard door.
@@HJM49125 a 2fussy blokes 5mm roller you wouldn't need to lay off... it would be drying to fast on you anyway
Couple of questions. I use this becuase i think its hard wearing, that tactility you talk about and the thickness of the product are the main things that make me think its tough. That and the grease resistance it claims. Have you done a head to head durability test of satin or other paints? Do you have a favourite satinwood that is less expensive than the benjamin moore products?
there's some videos in the product play list you might want to look back on, plus more paint videos in the next few weeks testing paint you may be interested in. Can't say too much now or i'll spoil it lol
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator thanks. I`ll keep an eye out.
Painted 17 water based varnished oak doors on a job in winbourn white with the aqua guard Matt over a coat of brilliant white undercoat/primer aqua guard. My observations were :coverage poor ,finish very good have found the brilliant white has better opacity than the tinted base. However still went through several brushes despite my best cleaning efforts! Expensive and it runs and runs…
I'm starting to decorate my house and I want to paint the woodwork in water based satin but will water based paint be any good on a bathroom door that get's lots of condensation.
Yes.
My house is all water based. Bathroom, kitchen, lounge, HSL etc.
Have you a window you can get air into the room or extractor fan in there?
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator Thanks for the reply. Can you recommend something that's not expensive as I'm renting off the council.
I do have a small extractor fan and a window but the window is facing my neighbours front door and they also have a ring doorbell.
@hardworker8030 fortress Satin at Screwfix is a good one. Use the UC as well
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator
Would the mat version of this spray okay via airless? Wanting to use on a staircase. Thanks
I'd think so. The Matt finish is beautiful
That’s great, thanks so much! ✌️👍
Think bedec still king of water based for me , 😊
Good choice!
@ProfessionalPainterDecorator cheers feller great outside also 👌
Washes out perfectly because it’s fully water based and not a hybrid like their other, older one called satin finish.
or their 'old' gloss.
@ yes that’s a hybrid too
@@thebearthecave8502 the brush killer
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator that’s the one!
I ain’t used another water based satin that covers as good
Undercoat covers great aswell
@@deanmarkwell5997 What undercoat because the aqua guard primer undercoat is hybrid and I seen a video where that didn't cover bare mdf very good
No mention of any ninja runs ? To be honest I can’t tell what different to the previous version. 🤷♂️
Yep. No creeps
it doesn't look as white to me as the jono's oil gloss
Bm scuff xx is best
does it hold up against hand oils? could I use it on handrails/bannisters? every waterbased I've tied fails after a few months
Phil,
I would like to see you priming your Door with the same finish that these panel doors come with when new , then apply your paints on top to see how they perform, also use the panel doors that haven’t got the grain finish as a monkey can paint the grain finish type.
Regards Sid Smith (Decorolgist)
I'm not allowed any more doors.
Dave The Door isn't a woodgrain finish door, is that not a good door for you?
Monkeys can paint anything it’s not rocket science
24 mins …. All you have to say it’s good or it’s shit … simple ehh 🤷♂️
Have you the tiktoc app? Apparently videos are only a few seconds long.
Don't really see the point of Aqua Guard - regular Johntone's Aqua Satin is a good product, Aqua Guard runs like crazy, making it unusable. I tend to wipe fat edges away to avoid any woodwork flashing, especially with colours on front doors.
100% agree. Had similar issues on a job recently using Zinsser Perma White Satin. It wasn't my choice, but it seems a lot "runnier" than it used to be.
@@pjb1986 Perma White Satin is not bad, tend to only use it over Coverstain though, and as you say it does seem a bit thin and sometimes needs an additional coat. Nobody wants to be putting three topcoats on woodwork.
I agree that the Aqua satin is a good paint, but it's a hybrid. Brush killer
The Aqua is a hybrid isn’t it?
Will white yellow?
I spoke to a fella from Johnstone’s who was a technical fella and he said Aqua Guard was harder wearing than the Aqua (hybrid). Seems hard to believe but he was a nice fella and seemed genuine so I can inly trust what he says.
The Aqua is a lot cheaper too.
The names are a bit confusing for the average DIYer.
@@davidstanger9077 Yes the brush killing element is a funny one, I've only found it causing trouble with a couple of Fossa Viper brushes on a staircase. Conversely, Corona Archer brushes, and by extension any of their Red-Gold series, don't suffer any degradation from hybrid paints. Definitely one of the best quality, hardest wearing brushes on the market and a bit overlooked in my opinion.