How to Choose the Best Paint for Doors, Skirting Boards and Other Internal Woodwork

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This video is for people who are new to the world of home decorating and would like advice on the types of paint which are available to use on doors, door frames, skirting boards and other internal woodwork. The main paints available for use are discussed and their advantages and disadvantages highlighted. The paints shown are for illustration only and many other brands are available.

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@pixienanny 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this very helpful information! I’m in the process of purchasing a small house in Indiana that was built in 1933…and it has pine woodwork and doorways, throughout. (Its best feature is that it is located only a three-minute walk from where my daughter and her loving husband live.) Naturally, the doorways and woodwork have been quite marked up and scarred, over the years. So, in addition to making the doors and woodwork look much better, I’m looking forward to giving the house a bright white environment, throughout -- especially, in the very small kitchen with arched doorways. Your detailed instructions were exactly what I needed to hear as I make preparations to work on the house. That I’m praying well soon be “mine”. Thank you, again, so very much, for your sensible and detailed instructions! By the way, my maternal grandparents were originally from England and Wales…and this happens to be the anniversary of the birth of my wonderful great grandmother- - the original Memorial Day of May 29. She was a woman who loved to give hugs and always wore an apron. We were privileged to have her with us until she was 92 years old, and I was fortunate to have many more memories of her. She lived in a very small house with no running water, so I look forward to knowing that I am blessed to be living in a very small house with all the modern conveniences, and making my home very warm and welcoming, just as hers was.

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Ай бұрын

Hi, glad you found the video helpful. Your new (old) house sounds great. Good to hear it is so close to your daughter, you must be so pleased. Indiana does look a large and exciting place to be with such a mix of places to see. Choosing a white paint scheme for your house should make it look bright and you can then add accent colours with your furnishings. I am from the South of England but have taught in a Welsh College which I found very enjoyable. Hope your decorating projects go well and that you have many happy years in your new house 😊

@coolerkin 3 жыл бұрын

What a gentleman... So in-depth with helping out us... Never painted in my life as had no idea where to start, but now you've made me want to redecorate my bungalow that I've sadly inherited from my parents.... Thankyou

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to know you are finding the video`s helpful 😊

@acropolisnow9466 4 жыл бұрын

Dedicated tradesman, always appreciate seeing things like this.

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 4 жыл бұрын

That`s great, hope to do more of these in the future 👍

@axxeman2002 3 жыл бұрын

Jesus, Aubrey, I wish that I had seen your stuff before. Simply brilliant! Keep it up.

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you axxeman, glad you are finding the video`s useful. More video`s on the way 😊

@jamesfranklyn8547 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, very helpful and much appreciated advice, love the channel.

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 2 жыл бұрын

That is great news James, hope all goes well with the decorating 😊

@vistak3189 2 жыл бұрын

Best video I've watched so far regarding paints

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Vista that is good to know. I will be uploading another video on paints for walls and ceilings in the New Year 😊

@m.s.8337 3 жыл бұрын

I could not thank you enough. I am planning to paint our doors and give them a nice, smooth and fresher look. I am doing this for the first time. So, I do appreciate your efforts .

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help 😊

@mack1609 4 жыл бұрын

Good work.

@sherralchapman6077 3 жыл бұрын

great video and well presented got all the info required thanks

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 3 жыл бұрын

That is brilliant news Sherral. Glad you found the video helpful. Hope all goes well with your decorating 😊

@AZ-iq1ep Жыл бұрын

Your videos are really great! Very helpful!

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Жыл бұрын

That is good to know, thank you 😊

@mash4172 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you it worth hundreds video to watch

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@godwinowu 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, this was very informative.

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 😊

@kathywhitaker11 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video Aubrey totally agree with everything you said. I am a dedicated solvent based paints decorator though and avoid water based gloss like the plague! Perhaps one day the manufacturers will come up with a high gloss water based finish! 😘

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 4 жыл бұрын

Many decorators would agree with you, hopefully one day soon they will find the magic formula 😊

@justinparkman3585 4 жыл бұрын

iv been told Johnsons is pretty good but never tried it

@shanmugavelu953 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Aubrey for an indepth review of various paints. Like many i was struglling to understand the types of paints to be used. After watching your video i am able to understand the purpose , pros and cons of each type of paint. I will use the knowledge that i gained watching your video for my next paint project.

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@briandavis3832 3 жыл бұрын

Aubrey I thought it was Paul McCartney

@barbarabalaam5241 3 жыл бұрын

@@briandavis3832I've been watching Aubrey for a while now, and i see what you mean 😂 Never noticed before, lol. No offence Aubrey 😊

@briandavis3832 3 жыл бұрын

Barbara Balaam he is A good painter

@barbarabalaam5241 3 жыл бұрын

@@briandavis3832 Yes he certainly is 😃

@ratchriat1716 3 жыл бұрын

found this video very informative and useful.

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it 😊

@GreggC123 3 жыл бұрын

Aubrey, your videos are brilliant and so much help, I have been recommending them to lots of people! I have only recently started using water-based paints rather than oil (very convenient but not as nice a finish I find). Within the water-based paint range, why are some referred to as 'water based' and some are 'acrylic'?

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gregg for your kind comments. It is good to know you are finding the video`s helpful and even recommending them to your friends. Yes, with water based paints the finish is not quite as good as solvent based but they are improving all the time. They do, however, have many advantages and better for the environment. Acrylic paints have a high acrylic content which makes them tough, and able to expand and contract depending on the temperature. They also provide excellent adhesion. Acrylic resin is more expensive than other resins like vinyl. Check out the difference in price between acrylic eggshell and vinyl matt emulsion. Hope all goes well with your future decorating projects 😊

@Avital4414 3 жыл бұрын

In the U.S., we have a hybrid urethane enamel, which combines the qualities of solvent and water-based paints.

@jackwardley3626 4 жыл бұрын

the dulux quick dry gloss is a hybrid which shortings your brush life and even need to use clean spirit or white spirit

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info 👍

@dianeparvin2887 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Aubrey, Can you do a video to show how you can change from oil based painted finishes to water based finishes? I enjoy your very knowledgeable videos and like how you explain your methods. Diane

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Diane, yes that would be a good idea for a video. Water based paint finishes are becoming more popular in peoples homes. I will try to do one on this subject soon. Glad you are finding the videos helpful 😊

@d34dly0101 4 жыл бұрын

The trouble with water based paint brush marks how well do they coat with rollers please . Great video 👍👍👍👍

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 4 жыл бұрын

Some people prefer the finish when using a small short pile or foam roller. It does, however, leave a slight orange peel effect.

@andrewmorgan1802 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Aubrey. Great video - very helpful. What's your opinion on owatrol oil as a thinner/conditioner for solvent paints? Personally I find it makes paint much easier and gives a much smoother finish. Also what's the deal with solvent paints over water based? Thanks.

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, Owatrol has been around for many years and is used by many experienced decorators. A lot of people I know use this product for the reasons you have suggested. Painting oil over water based is not usually a problem as long as the paint film is in good condition, it`s the other way around that causes nightmares if not carried out properly. Glad you found the video helpful, more on paints to follow 😊

@alphaimpexglobal 3 ай бұрын

What about Johnstones for solvent based?

@propainteressex2602 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks aubury useful vid, any chance you can do a vid on differant types of brushes and their uses. For example I bought a box of sash brushes and ain't got a clue really what the uses are with the tapered and round end. Obviously I know they were designed for sash Windows. Buy never painted one. So what really can i use the differant types for? Thanks

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 4 жыл бұрын

Hi pro painter, I agree there are a wide range of brushes out there. Hope to do a video on this subject sometime soon. You are right, those sash brushes are commonly used to paint multi-glazed widows. They are a bit like Marmite, some people really like them others find them awkward.

@propainteressex2602 4 жыл бұрын

@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating a vid would be gd. Thanks for the reply. U know no matter how long I have been decorating I am still learning new tips tricks all the time. I liked the methylated spirit test 👍

@nikkipowell8120 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Aubrey, could I just use the Zinner 123 (two coats) then use the water based gloss straight over the top, rather than using the water based primer and undercoat, On bare wood? ❤️

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Nikki, yes that should be fine, just make sure you seal any Knott's first. Hope all goes well for you 🌝

@davelinkson1 26 күн бұрын

Thanks, I've been having an issue with a skin forming on the paint in the can although the lid is banged on tight and also with water based paint, rust forming on the rim of the can found after some storage, so have to be careful the rust doesn't fall into the paint, I try and go for the plastic lids, but they're not always available. Have you any ideas on the prevention of these issues.

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 23 күн бұрын

Yes these things can be very annoying. To prevent skin forming on oil based paints, try pouring a small amount of white spirit onto the paint and swirl around so it covers the surface of the paint before putting the lid back on the tin. The problem with the rust on the metal tins is not so easy to deal with. I would suggest de-canting the paint into a plastic paint kettle with a lid and labeling the contents with a permanent marker. You can get packs of these kettles with lids on the internet.

@doowopsteph6475 Жыл бұрын

I have Solvent based paint on my skirting boards and Doors. I like to use solvent based paint to repaint. Also some parts of my skirting boards have been replaced. What do I need to apply on to the replacement parts 1st before painting and repainting all? What type of brush is best to use? Natural hair ? Do you have a video on how to apply solvent base paint on the above? Thank you in advance

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Жыл бұрын

If the replacement skirting board is made of timber (pine) you will first need to apply a dab of shellac knotting over the knots to prevent the tannin bleeding through your paint. You can buy a paint called primer undercoat which is water based. Apply one coat thinned around 10% with water to act as the primer. Let it dry for a few hours and then apply another coat. You can then apply your oil based satinwood or gloss over the top. If the new skirting is MDF you won`t need to use the knotting. The modern synthetic bristle brushes are good for both oil and water based paints. I, like a lot of decorators, like to use Purdy paint brushes. I have some videos on my channel showing how to paint doors and frames but none yet on skirting board but I do hope to make one soon. I hope all goes well with the decorating.

@gerardshealy8995 3 жыл бұрын

Like your videos, can all those paints be sprayed ?

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 3 жыл бұрын

That is good to hear, yes they can all be sprayed 😊

@willt9706 3 жыл бұрын

Hi With pre-primed doors and skirtings, can you just put 2 coats of satin water based paint on top?

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, yes you can do this as long as the primer is still in good condition and there are no bare or damaged areas. 👍

@dreadgwan2881 Жыл бұрын

Y no baseboard painting tips

@husnizain2796 3 жыл бұрын

Can " zinsser cover stain" be used instead of " zinsser 1.2.3"? Many thanks

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, yes it can be used on oil based paints before applying a water based paint over it. It adheres extremely well and also helps to prevent the water based paint from chipping. Only down side is that it is an oil based coating so it takes a bit longer to dry and you need to clean your brush with white spirit and soapy water afterwards. Hope all goes well with the decorating 😊

@husnizain2796 3 жыл бұрын

@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Thank you very much for your prompt and valuable reply. Take care. Husni

@CARLIN4737 Жыл бұрын

Magic

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@MrDirkles 2 ай бұрын

i've got a varnished door, can i use the bullseye 1.2.3 on it and then apply gloss paint?

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Ай бұрын

Yes that should be fine but I would give it a rub down with a 24o grade abrasive paper first to ensure good adhesion.

@MrDirkles Ай бұрын

@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Thank you so much for replying so quickly.

@asarkiro 26 күн бұрын

Show the sheen on screen. None of the YT videos show the actual sheen in their videos.

@szim71 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. quick question. do you thin those paints at all or do You use straight from the can? Thanks

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, many of todays paints are much thicker as the manufacturers have had to adjust their formulation to comply with COSHH Regulations. To get a better finish it is often a good idea to thin the paint slightly, this also aides cutting in. 😊

@szim71 3 жыл бұрын

@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating is 10% slightly enough? Thanks

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, that should be fine.

@dreadgwan2881 Жыл бұрын

How to paint baseboard

@markcrotty5910 4 жыл бұрын

Great video do you ever do any hand painted kitchens👍👍

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, the water based eggshell is a popular choice nowadays for hand painted kitchens.

@markcrotty5910 4 жыл бұрын

@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating if you were doing a pine kitchen what primer would you use and what degrees have would you use

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, if the pine doors have a clear varnish type coating on them, first rub down with a fine abrasive to give a key for the paint. Then apply 2 coats of the bullseye 123 followed by I would suggest two coats of acrylic eggshell. If any of the cabinets are greasy, first wash down with sugar soap. Hope all goes well.

@markcrotty5910 4 жыл бұрын

@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating thanks for that keeps sending great videos thanks a million👍👍

@Andrew-pl8kz 4 жыл бұрын

My most favourite type of paint is magnolia what a colour , what a colour

@julianlyons711 3 жыл бұрын

Good to get straight talking info

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Julian, glad you found it useful 😊

@jiujitsuhuntsman 3 жыл бұрын

I need to repaint all interior skirting. It needs to be tough and washable because the cleaners barely wiped over them and the paints come off. The house builders painted with dulux satinwood but I've seen reviews that they yellow and wipe off easily. Please help!

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 3 жыл бұрын

If Dulux Satinwood was applied to the skirting then I am very surprised that it is coming off that easy after just being wiped with a cloth. This type of paint is widely used in houses in the UK and gives a reasonable amount of protection. The oil based version would give the best protection. Generally speaking, the water based gloss and satinwood does not yellow like the oil based alternatives. However they are not as hard wearing as the oil based paints. If your skirting boards are going to receive a lot of knocks and regular cleaning then an oil base gloss would provide a good deal of protection but make sure an oil based undercoat is applied first. I hope that helps.

@jiujitsuhuntsman 3 жыл бұрын

@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating thank you so much. Is there an alternative to dulux satinwood you can recommend - it needs to be washable for the kids!

@jiujitsuhuntsman 3 жыл бұрын

@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating also wondering what hard-wearing (but not gloss) paint I could use for the wooden panel bit on the floor inside as you step off and outside the patio door. It looks like a wooden window sill but on the floor transitioning from our laminate flooring to the patio door.

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 3 жыл бұрын

If you would prefer not to use satinwood or gloss then I would suggest oil based eggshell paint. This is a hardwearing paint that does not need an undercoat as long as the surface has previously been painted. It dries with a very low sheen like the outside of an egg.

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 3 жыл бұрын

Is it solid wood that has not been painted and is it just on the inside and not the outside of the house?