If you are doing some wood painting in the house, be it doors or skirting then one question will have crossed your mind. Do I use satinwood or gloss? What is the difference between the two, Let’s have a look. Satinwood V Gloss Satinwood is a mid-sheen paint while gloss is a high sheen paint….
Gloss paint can take a while to dry, maybe you found your way here after questioning why your paint still wasn’t dry, even hours later? Well worry no longer, I have gathered all of the information together from all of the leading paint brands in order to answer this question once and for all. So…
So you have a deck and know that it needs some sort of protection to stop it from rotting away. You probably also know that gloss can protect wood really well. This has obviously led to you wondering whether you can paint decking with gloss, and now you are here. So, let’s have a look…
If you have ever painted anything with white gloss then you will have undoubtedly been infuriated when it starts to yellow. But why does gloss paint yellow over the years, and can you do anything to stop it? Well, let’s find out! Why does gloss yellow? Oil-based gloss has always had a habit of yellowing,…
Gloss is a popular paint available in a wide range of colours, so it is only normal that you will have considered it for many different uses, including outside. But can it work? Well, there is only one true way to know, test it! So I got some gloss, lots of different wood samples, painted…
Cleaning gloss off a paintbrush can be a nightmare if you don’t have the right products, with the correct products though it is an absolute breeze. in this quick guide, I will show you how to do it step by step. Oil or Water Based Gloss If you expect that all gloss is oil-based you…
Maybe you’re fed up with how your satin door looks, or perhaps your satin skirting just can’t help but show up every muck mark. So you have decided to gloss over the satin, but is this possible? And if so how do I do it, what steps do I need to take? Well worry not,…
Cleaning up paintbrushes can be a real pain, especially if you have been using oil-based paint. Because of this, purpose-made brush cleaners exist. But how good are they? and how do you use paintbrush cleaner? This is the cleaner I am using for this test. This paintbrush cleaner is a thin solvent-based liquid that removes…
Gloss can be a tricky paint to achieve the perfect finish with, when using a brush it is common to end up with lines in your finished paint. For this reason, you have obviously wondered whether you can use a roller with gloss paint? After all, rollers often allow even novice painters to achieve a…
Gloss skirting is one of those things that just fades with time, either by yellowing with age or damage from being in a high traffic area. Either way, it is one of those jobs that needs doing again every few years. But how do you paint over gloss skirting? Well worry not, we have a…
Painting skirting board with gloss is always a pain, so I can see why you are here, looking for an easier way. It’s the exact same thing I did, I saw some spray paint gloss online and wondered to myself, will this work on skirting board? Well, there is only one way to know for…
Water-based gloss paint is a great way to spruce up old skirting board, doors or anything else that needs painting. Water-based paints are easier to use and also better for both you and the environment when compared to their solvent-based brethren. But how do you apply water-based gloss paint? Is it any different to solvent-based?…
MDF is a great material for cost-effectively building all sorts of furniture and decorations. But once you have built with MDF how do you paint it? Can you paint MDF with gloss? Well worry not, we have done the test for you! So what is the test? Well, it’s quite a straightforward test as far…
Painting your radiators is a great way to brighten up any room. Even just going over with a fresh coat of white paint can really help to transform your room. But can you use good old gloss to paint your radiators? Or do you need a specialist paint? Read on to find out. Can you…