Quality workmanship and finish.... preparation, patience and taking time is what its all about....great job...... just like the way my Dad taught me!!!....... thanks for sharing..... Jill
Another excellent video, I'm a DIY'er, but I have learned so much from your videos, currently doing our hall, stairs and landing, the biggest chore has to be the spindles, I'm using water based Scuffx paint, keyed + primed it first, I'm finding I'm averaging around 10 minutes per spindle to get it looking good, counting them up around 56 of them and 8 newel posts, it is taking forever, but your hands on video suggests I'm taking way too long, I shall attempt to emulate your brush technique.
09:53- the moment I could tell you were a true professional: look at the care and meticulousness in twisting that brush as you cleaned off the mixing stick. 👍🏻👍🏻 nice video. Thanks
This is an amazing job, it looks absolutely fantastic. I really like the tip for using a stocking over the paint tin along with working away from sharp corners to avoid any drips forming. Mental note taken. I'm about to start painting my staircase and because I've got a little dog, i've bought the Zinsser Perma White because it's quick drying and low odour. I've used it on radiators and I am chuffed with the results and the nice satin finish. In your opinion, do you think this paint is a good choice? I want it to last well and look good so I want to get it right. Your advice would be greatly appreciated. Cheers!
Looks good, I'm a painter and decorator 36 years, I put more a bit more paint on than yourself it doesn't run although working in empty properties with no form of heat I take heaters with me because if its cold it could run and I don't want that and neither does the customer, I apply varnish like that, your technique is different but looks effective, great advice for people though good job Sir
Thanks for the advice.What paint brush’s do you recommend for that perfect finish with Dulux brilliant white satinwood oil paint.Love the videos they have helped me out a lot.👍
Quick question your 1 inch brush you used for glossing, have you shorten the bristle by cutting it down? , it seems way thicker than any of my synthetic brushes I'm using for applying my water based paint.... Is your 1 inch brush a particular type of 1 inch brush, it looks to be like a square / sash brush... Or do my eyes deceive me?
Great job and love the tip of straining the paint with netting. I'm looking to apply a darker satinwood paint on top of the existing white staircase (bannisters and spindles). How would you approach this? i.e. would the existing paint require removing, or simply keying then a couple of coats of the satinwood?
Whats the best grit sand paper to use between coats when painting a stair case that has been varnished i have heard 120 but is that not too coarse.. BTW this is a brilliant tutoiral gave me loads of nuggets of quality information.keep them coming
I have recently painted my stairs and hand rail in dulux water based paint about 3 months ago and the wife has noticed when wiping it down the paint is coming off.Can I give it a light rub up and repaint it using this oil based Dulux satinwood,And will I have to prime it first or can I paint over the top of it.
It depends if it scratches off easily with your nail, you will have to strip the paint off. You may get away with rubbing it down with hot water and a scouring pad just to remove the water based paint down to a solid paint level. If it's not scratching off easily then light sand and two coats off oil satinwood.
Great video. Very skilled with a paintbrush. I have stripped back all my stairs, what products do you recommend. I was thinking zinsters bin primer, and a stain finish oil based dulux trade, will I need to apply an undercoat after bin primer? An how many coats will I need to apply? Thanks.
Thanks I learn so much watching your videos.Have you any experience of Floetrol added to water based gloss in helping to keep a wet edge.I tend to over brush water based gloss/satin causing myself problems?
Mark Wheeler Have not used it yet. I've put some water in a couple of times just to finish skirts. Need to experiment some more with this to see if it works as well. Only thing is never to contaminate the stock can.
I know. It was just because Mark Wheeler asked about Floetrol and him having problems with over-brushing using water based gloss. I just find wiping the surface with a damp cloth gives me a bit longer lead time and seems to help with levelling.
How much time do you normally allow between the final rub down and dusting to when you start applying gloss because It looked as though you started painting straight away. Will airborne dust not be a problem?
Great video, your videos are very helpful for DIYer like me. I am still trying to decide whether to go with old based satinwood or water based satinwood for a staircase? Any recommendations please. Cheers
Hello Sir,Do you thin paint down when your painting window sills and bannisters.I am currently using Trade Dulux satinwood and I’m finding it quite thick.Cracking video as usual.
Love your videos - thanks! I have stripped my staircase of stain and varnish, I gave it two coats of Zinsser BIN primer and want to finish with Dulux satinwood. Do I need to undercoat it first?
Ammo Bee Yes, you can but on handrails it's not as hard wearing. I've got water based on my doors and casings Ronseal prima and gloss, two coats of the gloss.
Well take note of the viscosity of the paint when you open it. And that is how you want to keep it. But sometimes depending on what your painting thin to your needs.
Pure bristle brushes are best using oil paint. Hamilton Perfection Pure Bristle Brushes... lots of other good pure bristle brushes out, it's about finding one that suits you. I recommend you experiment see which brushes are good.
whats your plan pf action for are wood to satin finish. i was going to use a primer and undercoat in 1 for 1st coat and then 2 coats of satin. Is that best way
Looks good mate. Question, have you ever used an airless sprayer? Ive seen probably a hundred or so of your videos but never seen you use or mention an airless sprayer.
TheTireDepot Thanks, and no not something we use. Better for us to use brushes and rollers. Applying first coat then having to wait for it to dry over a few hours, and sometimes only doing second coat next day. My roller goes in a plastic bag, you would have to clean your spray gun. Also we sometimes use up to three colours so three rollers. You would have to clean your spray equipment out on every change. Seriously not worth having in my line of work. Airless spray more for industrial work.
I decorated my brothers Hall stairs and landing and he wouldn't leave me to it and made a mess of everything. No keying after undercoat, said he gave the walls and ceilin I'd done a 2nd coat. I watched him load the roller up enough to cover one or two runs on the stairs wall and he ran around trying to cover everything with it and told me he'd finished. The roller had no paint on it , because he see's moister/mist going on the wall he thinks it's covered 🤔😫 I've spent an extra two days painting over everything he's touched. Any advice getting rid of a few sags he's left on the banister posts please?
Sorry to here that you can use a wood shaving tool. Or leve to go hard and sand back. If it's water based you may be able to rub with a damp cloth.. thanks
@@PaintingandDecorating thankyou for replying.The wood work is glossed, How long to dry underneath, it was painted two days ago? I was thinking four before I tried flatting a small section and flicking over again. He probably done me a favour with the walls because they were so bad, a nice third coat will cover it nicely I think. 2 would of done but he applied it poor. He thinks I'm mad because I can see the finish is bad and patchy but I can't leave it as it is, I like everything as good as I can get it. He only gave his skirting boards in his bedroom one can't of gloss, I warned him and he laid carpet it flaked starlight off 😫 I'm not touching it, he can live with it.
Im just about to repaint a staircase. there are lots of runs on the spindles. How do I prepare them before glossing as i dont want to gloss over the bad job underneath?
Painting and Decorating Hi, I have the same issue as above , once the bare wood sections have been primed (I am using no nonsense primer/undercoat), is the rest okay to paint straight over with gloss as long as it’s all keyed and cleaned? Thank you for the very help video.
If it's previously painted then you will only need to wash to remove grease and sand to key the surface for the next paint... You only need to prime bare wood... Gloss will need an undercoat unless it says your gloss says otherwise. Satinwood does not need an undercoat but may need two coats of the satinwood...
Mark Bartlett Start off neat usually, sometimes depending on what I'm painting will add some white spirit. But you always need to add some at some point, as it evaporates.
great work but fk all that. i just got some satin and put it right over the current bannister worked a treat. nobody gives a shit once its on anyway lol
Paul Lynch I find water based gloss finish not shiny enough! To me it always looks like vinyl silk! Oil based is king but Dulux satinwood in my mind is far better and stays brilliant white for ages.
@@gdpaintingdecorating5704 i personally have never seen this happen with acrilic paint only with oil... Something else I whould like to say... Oil based especially white is alot duller than the water based.. Its a thing of the past
Sone of the comments lol is only a few spindles etc 🙄 it's not rocket science common sense would tell ya to prep it well and to refrain from over loading the brush and applying to heavy to avoids runs
Quality workmanship and finish.... preparation, patience and taking time is what its all about....great job...... just like the way my Dad taught me!!!....... thanks for sharing..... Jill
Thank you.
Your a real pro great attention to detail! Great job
Thank you.
@@PaintingandDecorating Pleasure mate ive learnt a lot from you
Another excellent video, I'm a DIY'er, but I have learned so much from your videos, currently doing our hall, stairs and landing, the biggest chore has to be the spindles, I'm using water based Scuffx paint, keyed + primed it first, I'm finding I'm averaging around 10 minutes per spindle to get it looking good, counting them up around 56 of them and 8 newel posts, it is taking forever, but your hands on video suggests I'm taking way too long, I shall attempt to emulate your brush technique.
Thank you, oil based is very different to water based. 1" pure bristle in the video.
@@PaintingandDecorating are there any oil based paints suitable for staircase that have satin finish like the water based stuff ? Just curious
09:53- the moment I could tell you were a true professional: look at the care and meticulousness in twisting that brush as you cleaned off the mixing stick. 👍🏻👍🏻 nice video. Thanks
Thank you..
Wow! that looks really nice, what a fantastic job, well done!
Thanks.
This is an amazing job, it looks absolutely fantastic. I really like the tip for using a stocking over the paint tin along with working away from sharp corners to avoid any drips forming. Mental note taken.
I'm about to start painting my staircase and because I've got a little dog, i've bought the Zinsser Perma White because it's quick drying and low odour. I've used it on radiators and I am chuffed with the results and the nice satin finish. In your opinion, do you think this paint is a good choice? I want it to last well and look good so I want to get it right. Your advice would be greatly appreciated. Cheers!
Thank you and yes good paint..
@@PaintingandDecorating Many thanks for that.
Thats what I call a proper job. Love it.
Looks good, I'm a painter and decorator 36 years, I put more a bit more paint on than yourself it doesn't run although working in empty properties with no form of heat I take heaters with me because if its cold it could run and I don't want that and neither does the customer, I apply varnish like that, your technique is different but looks effective, great advice for people though good job Sir
Thanks for the advice.What paint brush’s do you recommend for that perfect finish with Dulux brilliant white satinwood oil paint.Love the videos they have helped me out a lot.👍
Would you use zinser 123 primer and not have to sand, or is it best to sand and prime then paint?
Gloss paint for heavy wearing?
Quick question your 1 inch brush you used for glossing, have you shorten the bristle by cutting it down? , it seems way thicker than any of my synthetic brushes I'm using for applying my water based paint.... Is your 1 inch brush a particular type of 1 inch brush, it looks to be like a square / sash brush... Or do my eyes deceive me?
Great job and love the tip of straining the paint with netting. I'm looking to apply a darker satinwood paint on top of the existing white staircase (bannisters and spindles). How would you approach this? i.e. would the existing paint require removing, or simply keying then a couple of coats of the satinwood?
Just needs keying then two coats of satinwood. Thanks
@@PaintingandDecorating how about the other way around. I have dark grey gloss and wanting to go white gloss. How would you do this?
Lovely. But how long did it stay white?
Whats the best grit sand paper to use between coats when painting a stair case that has been varnished i have heard 120 but is that not too coarse.. BTW this is a brilliant tutoiral gave me loads of nuggets of quality information.keep them coming
Hi would you use a similar amount of Satinwood for the same job?
Love your videos. Thank you.
Thank you.. and yes more or less about the same may be a little more of satinwood.
Quality work there sir your gloss work is gleaming 👏🏻
Thank you.
I have recently painted my stairs and hand rail in dulux water based paint about 3 months ago and the wife has noticed when wiping it down the paint is coming off.Can I give it a light rub up and repaint it using this oil based Dulux satinwood,And will I have to prime it first or can I paint over the top of it.
It depends if it scratches off easily with your nail, you will have to strip the paint off. You may get away with rubbing it down with hot water and a scouring pad just to remove the water based paint down to a solid paint level. If it's not scratching off easily then light sand and two coats off oil satinwood.
Great video. Very skilled with a paintbrush. I have stripped back all my stairs, what products do you recommend. I was thinking zinsters bin primer, and a stain finish oil based dulux trade, will I need to apply an undercoat after bin primer? An how many coats will I need to apply? Thanks.
Thanks I learn so much watching your videos.Have you any experience of Floetrol added to water based gloss in helping to keep a wet edge.I tend to over brush water based gloss/satin causing myself problems?
Mark Wheeler Have not used it yet. I've put some water in a couple of times just to finish skirts. Need to experiment some more with this to see if it works as well. Only thing is never to contaminate the stock can.
Mark, try wiping over the surface with a damp cloth immediately before applying the paint. I find this gives me a much longer lead time to play with.
@@MM0SDK It's oil gloss being used.
I know. It was just because Mark Wheeler asked about Floetrol and him having problems with over-brushing using water based gloss. I just find wiping the surface with a damp cloth gives me a bit longer lead time and seems to help with levelling.
Oh right sorry.
How much time do you normally allow between the final rub down and dusting to when you start applying gloss because It looked as though you started painting straight away. Will airborne dust not be a problem?
Wow what a finish now I know how wrong I have been using gloss paint
Thank you.
Great video, your videos are very helpful for DIYer like me. I am still trying to decide whether to go with old based satinwood or water based satinwood for a staircase? Any recommendations please. Cheers
Thanks, I've just painted my staircase and used water based for most of it, and used oil for the handrail. Oil paint is hardwearing
@@PaintingandDecorating thank you for the prompt response. I have decided to go for water based dulux trade satinwood 😊
cant believe how little paint is being used, cracking job though pair play.
Thanks, goes a long way oil gloss.
Hello Sir,Do you thin paint down when your painting window sills and bannisters.I am currently using Trade Dulux satinwood and I’m finding it quite thick.Cracking video as usual.
Thanks. It is thick stuff but you can thin it a little, but be careful too much can affect the finish.
I would really benefit from advice on a decent brush for this job. Any recommendations would be appreciated.
If you're using water based then synthetic is better.. oil use pure bristle if possible... Your decorating center will have good brushes. Thanks
Love your videos - thanks! I have stripped my staircase of stain and varnish, I gave it two coats of Zinsser BIN primer and want to finish with Dulux satinwood. Do I need to undercoat it first?
Thanks satinwood needs no undercoat it's usually one or two coats. may be three on your staircase.... thanks
Painting and Decorating thank you so much!!
Painting woodwork do you paint the skirting boards and door casings first or the doors first please
Casings, doors, sill/cill finishing with skirting boards.
@@PaintingandDecorating THANKS
Hi,what did you use the lady’s stocking/tights for,I’ve never seen that before.Great video.👍
Thanks, we use them to strain tins of paint that have been used to make sure it's clean.
When you good you good.
Great job again mate did you gloss the doors and frames first before the handrail and spindles etc or the other way round ? Thanks
Darren Yates thanks. On this job I did the handrail and the spindles first. But all was undercoated and doors and casings sanded ready to gloss.
Painting and Decorating thanks love to watch your videos so many great tips 👍
do you think its possible to get good results with a waterbased gloss..any recommendations
Ammo Bee Yes, you can but on handrails it's not as hard wearing. I've got water based on my doors and casings Ronseal prima and gloss, two coats of the gloss.
Great work. This staircase is like mine. I know this is cheeky but how much, approximately, would it cost for a decorator to do this sort of job?
The way he fannies about probably 3 grand
Is there anyway to get decent edge on new pure bristle brush
We always use pure bristle in emulsion for a couple of weeks to break them in.
Yes I was hoping for a cheat ha ha
Crown Plus Two is a miss. Q: How much white spirit or “turps” did you mix with the paint in the kettle?
Well take note of the viscosity of the paint when you open it. And that is how you want to keep it. But sometimes depending on what your painting thin to your needs.
What paint brushes do you recommend to paint oil based dulux gloss.
Pure bristle brushes are best using oil paint. Hamilton Perfection Pure Bristle Brushes... lots of other good pure bristle brushes out, it's about finding one that suits you. I recommend you experiment see which brushes are good.
Top job
Thanks.
do you always undercoat your wood work (interior or exteriore) loved the video.
Yes, only every now and then I will use a one coat gloss.
What would you recommend for a got oil based satinwood, I've been using armstead ,
Great job.
If the paint is oil based dose not require a undercoat first?
Some oil based paints are self undercoating... so just two coats.... always read instructions... it will tell you if you need a undercoat.. thanks
whats your plan pf action for are wood to satin finish. i was going to use a primer and undercoat in 1 for 1st coat and then 2 coats of satin. Is that best way
You can prime then start with the satin because it does not need undercoat.... satin on satin light sand between. We call satin self-undercoating.
Looks good mate. Question, have you ever used an airless sprayer? Ive seen probably a hundred or so of your videos but never seen you use or mention an airless sprayer.
TheTireDepot Thanks, and no not something we use. Better for us to use brushes and rollers. Applying first coat then having to wait for it to dry over a few hours, and sometimes only doing second coat next day. My roller goes in a plastic bag, you would have to clean your spray gun. Also we sometimes use up to three colours so three rollers. You would have to clean your spray equipment out on every change. Seriously not worth having in my line of work. Airless spray more for industrial work.
He's a good old fashioned painter.
On finishing coat what do you paint first handrail or the spindles
Spindles and then handrail.
Can you pls do a video on painting up door frames
Yes, will see what we can do thanks.
@@PaintingandDecorating much appreciated and thanks for your videos. 👍👍
@@AMMO1981 Your welcome.
I decorated my brothers Hall stairs and landing and he wouldn't leave me to it and made a mess of everything. No keying after undercoat, said he gave the walls and ceilin I'd done a 2nd coat. I watched him load the roller up enough to cover one or two runs on the stairs wall and he ran around trying to cover everything with it and told me he'd finished. The roller had no paint on it , because he see's moister/mist going on the wall he thinks it's covered 🤔😫 I've spent an extra two days painting over everything he's touched. Any advice getting rid of a few sags he's left on the banister posts please?
Sorry to here that you can use a wood shaving tool. Or leve to go hard and sand back. If it's water based you may be able to rub with a damp cloth.. thanks
@@PaintingandDecorating thankyou for replying.The wood work is glossed, How long to dry underneath, it was painted two days ago? I was thinking four before I tried flatting a small section and flicking over again. He probably done me a favour with the walls because they were so bad, a nice third coat will cover it nicely I think. 2 would of done but he applied it poor. He thinks I'm mad because I can see the finish is bad and patchy but I can't leave it as it is, I like everything as good as I can get it. He only gave his skirting boards in his bedroom one can't of gloss, I warned him and he laid carpet it flaked starlight off 😫 I'm not touching it, he can live with it.
@@PaintingandDecorating also if you're ever in London and need a hand, I would love to learn from you 🤌👍
@@sonnymontana1618 yes it's all in th preparation. Fail that fail the job.. everything always bites in the end with decorating.. thanks
Im just about to repaint a staircase. there are lots of runs on the spindles. How do I prepare them before glossing as i dont want to gloss over the bad job underneath?
Remove the thick of the run with a scraper or shave hook, then sand till smooth. Any bare wood prime first.
Painting and Decorating
Hi, I have the same issue as above , once the bare wood sections have been primed (I am using no nonsense primer/undercoat), is the rest okay to paint straight over with gloss as long as it’s all keyed and cleaned? Thank you for the very help video.
Hi, did you undercoat before you glossed the spindles ?
Anthony Smith Yes, all undercoated.
@@PaintingandDecorating what undercoat do you use?
Hi what undercoat did you used oil or water
Michael Walsh Oil brilliant white, thanks.
Im about to paint the same type spindles do i need to prime first so paint sticks to existing paint?
If it's previously painted then you will only need to wash to remove grease and sand to key the surface for the next paint... You only need to prime bare wood... Gloss will need an undercoat unless it says your gloss says otherwise. Satinwood does not need an undercoat but may need two coats of the satinwood...
do you always thin your gloss or neat?
Mark Bartlett Start off neat usually, sometimes depending on what I'm painting will add some white spirit. But you always need to add some at some point, as it evaporates.
Hi have you done a vid on re painting a kitchen?
We have a playlist under Kitchen you may find something.
@@PaintingandDecorating Excellent thanks I'll take a look.
great work but fk all that. i just got some satin and put it right over the current bannister worked a treat. nobody gives a shit once its on anyway lol
Good quality work shame will be yellow in a few month
Not too bad where a lot of natural light. The gloss has got better. But if natural light is a problem better to use water-based.
Painting and Decorating water base doesn't yellow like the oil
Paul Lynch I find water based gloss finish not shiny enough! To me it always looks like vinyl silk! Oil based is king but Dulux satinwood in my mind is far better and stays brilliant white for ages.
@@gdpaintingdecorating5704 i personally have never seen this happen with acrilic paint only with oil... Something else I whould like to say... Oil based especially white is alot duller than the water based.. Its a thing of the past
All water based primers and finish is way to run now
Sone of the comments lol is only a few spindles etc 🙄 it's not rocket science common sense would tell ya to prep it well and to refrain from over loading the brush and applying to heavy to avoids runs