Water-based paint

Water-based paint, applying water-based paints over previous oil-based coatings is a regular difficulty we hear about in our paint business. As a result, we’ve invited the assistance of Oisin Butler Painting & Decorating Specialists to provide tips on how to apply water-based paint.

Water-based paint materials

are becoming a more popular alternative for industrial and commercial applications, and it’s simple to understand why when you take a closer look. For many years, the majority of Europe has used water-based technology for high-performance paints and coatings with tremendous success, albeit to be fair to our UK manufacturers, they do have a better climate for them! Even the concept of a water-based product is more suited than the traditional solvent-based mainstay in the UK. Water-based systems, on the other hand, have a true place in today’s market, thanks to ever-changing legislation, increasing health and safety standards, and the constant pursuit of longer-lasting, better-performing products.

what is the best way to use water-based paint?

How to apply water-based paint, particularly water-based gloss or satinwood for woodwork, is an issue that keeps cropping up these days. On our woodwork, we generally utilized oil-based paint, although the tendency now is to use water-based paint. Applying oil-based paint differs from applying water-based paint this is causing complications for many do-it-yourself painters.

The problem arises when people use water-based paint over oil-based paint. The paint tends to flake away in a matter of minutes! I hear you asking, “Why does this happen?” It’s rather straightforward; it’s all about the planning.

This is the most common method of preparation.

• Sand away the old paint surface.
• Remove any dust from the surface.
• Apply a base coat.
• Apply a final layer of paint.

Water-based paints are of excellent quality than Colour trend Paints.

That’s all there is to it; it’s quite simple. The difficulty is that when you use water-based paint over oil-based paint, this won’t work.

As a stain-blocking alternative, oil-based paint is utilized. It can feel like you’re applying a stain block while repainting a door with oil-based paint. Your oil-based paint will seal and hide all grime on your door, whether you realize it or not.

Water-based paint is fantastic in general, but it fails miserably at stain resistance. In the initial stage of preparation, all filth and grime on your door, frame, and other surfaces must be removed. Krud Kutter is a fantastic degreaser that I use for this. After the woodwork is clean, sanding can begin.

The purpose of sanding old gloss paint, such as on your door, is to eliminate the sheen so that the new paint can adhere to the surface. The next step is to apply a water-based primer, such as Zinsser 1-2-3. This primer is required to adhere to existing oil-based paint and to give a sound surface for your water-based satinwood or gloss. Finally, to get the desired finish, use water-based paint in satinwood or gloss.

New steps in the preparation process

Sugar soap or Krud Kutter can be used to clean the surface.

To eliminate the gloss, sand the surface.

Prime using Zinsser 1-2-3 primer.

Apply two coats of water-based satinwood or gloss of your choice.

If you follow these new steps from beginning to end, your water-based paint will have a long-lasting finish. If you apply water-based paint using the old methods, it won’t take long for it to chip and peel away.