Should I use eggshell or oil to paint my Kitchen?
As long as a kitchen takes the best part of a day to paint, there is absolutely no practical application advantage of acrylic eggshell over oil. Using the oil system, I would have no problem painting today, and sanding and topcoating tomorrow.
Is eggshell paint bad for the environment?
The vast majority of paint is on walls and ceilings and that is almost exclusively water-based, which does almost no harm in situ to painters or homeowners. Every bit helps, and acrylic eggshell is great to use, but it won’t stop the planet from fizzing and dying.
What is the difference between oil eggshell and acrylic?
Absolutely acrylic eggshell is easier to use than oil eggshell. – Acrylic eggshell flows on fast, dries to the touch within an hour, sands well, fills well. – Oil based eggshell flows on pretty fast, is touch dry in 4-6 hours, and dries overnight. Filling and sanding is a great experience!
What paint to use to tint eggshells?
The retailer in Spain has suggested an oil based satin paint from Crown (much used in Spain apparently) which he can mix to a cream colour rather than an acrylic egg shell as his stock of this is very limited (rarely used in Spain), only available in white & he is not confident it would take a tint.
Is eggshell paint oil based?
Dulux Trade Eggshell is a high VOC content eggshell finish and is a washable oil based product that is applied by brush or roller. This product is suitable for interior use and is touch dry in 4-6 hours and recoatable after 16-24 hours. Dulux Trade Eggshell is a tough, durable mid sheen finish for wood and metal.
Is eggshell a water based paint?
It is a low-sheen finish that has more sheen than matt, but less than the mid-sheen finishes of silk, satin or soft-sheen. It is used in a variety of ways, which is why eggshell comes in oil-based and water-based formulations.
Is Dulux eggshell paint water based?
A water-based, quick drying, non-drip eggshell paint for interior wood and metal. Dries to a wipeable, low sheen finish.
How do you tell if house paint is oil or water based?
Pick a spot on the surface you want to paint, dip a cotton ball or rag in some rubbing alcohol (acetone works too), and rub it on. If the old paint comes off easily onto the cotton ball or softens up, then that paint is a water-based paint. If the paint didn't budge, it's oil-based.
What type of paint is eggshell?
Eggshell is a paint sheen, or gloss, that looks and feels somewhat flat but with a slight gloss to it. Eggshell paint is between matte (or flat) and satin paint sheens. Eggshell paint reflects more light than matte to produce a low luster.
Which paints are water-based?
The Two Types of Water-Based Paint: Acrylic Paint and Latex Paint. Acrylic and latex make up the two types of water-based paints and each have their different purposes. Latex and acrylic paint are used primarily to paint homes, structures, and spaces.
Is Dulux Diamond eggshell water based?
Dulux Trade Diamond Eggshell is a hardwearing and flexible water-based eggshell finish that uses enhanced Diamond Technology.
What is Dulux Eggshell used for?
Dulux Quick Dry Eggshell creates a low-sheen finish. It is self-undercoating, wipeable and suitable for use on interior wood and metal.
What do you use eggshell paint for?
WHEN TO USE EGGSHELL PAINT: Eggshell is commonly used in living rooms and dining rooms, as it is durable and does not pick up dirt easily. If your walls have bumps or imperfections, an extra coat of eggshell can disguise them more easily than satin or high-gloss finishes.
Can water-based paint go over oil-based paint?
De-gloss prior to putting water-based paint over oil-based paint. Because water-based paint doesn't bond well with the glossy surface of oil-based paint, remove as much gloss from the surface as possible before repainting. Make a pass over the entire surface with fine-grit sandpaper (180- to 220-grit).
How do I know what type of paint is on my walls?
The Alcohol Test – First, gently wash a section of your wall with a light detergent mixed in warm water, then dry the spot with a clean towel. Finally, rub a cotton ball soaked with rubbing alcohol over the area. If the paint comes off, you have latex-based paint. If it does not, you have oil-based.
How do you test for oil-based paint?
Dip a cotton ball into a small amount of denatured alcohol. Rub it over a small area on the surface. If the paint does NOT come off, it is oil-based paint and you will need to prime the surface with a bonding primer before applying latex paint.
Why is hybrid paint yellow?
If you are using a hybrid paint throughout the day, you should wash your brush regularly and wipe the surface you are painting with a damp cloth as you apply the paint.
Does oil based paint yellow?
Lack of natural light is also a massive factor. So, oil based paint will yellow a lot quicker in say a hallway than a conservatory. That being said, oil-based paint is very durable and gives a lovely rich finish with little effort, which is why I sometimes use it.
Is oil based paint still used?
Oil-based is by far the more traditional choice and still the more widely used, however the paint itself is changing. The oil used in oil based gloss, satin and eggshell has a yellow tinge to it, which actually bleads through over time. Back in the day, chemicals known as VOCs held back this discolouration, but EU law now restricts the use ...
Is water based paint good for high traffic areas?
Water-based is no good for high traffic areas as the grease off your hands wears it off in my experience. Dave Sanderson - Water-Based or Oil-Based Paint. Oil-based mainly for exterior due to my location and water based mainly for interior.
Is hybrid paint better than oil?
Hybrid paint stays white longer than oil based but won’t last forever like water based. More durable than water, not as durable as oil. Easier to apply than water, not as easy as oil. Easier clean up than oil, not as easy as water. And it goes on like this.
Is water based paint better than other paints?
You can apply multiple coats in a day, clean up is a lot easier, it is better for the environment and the main one, water-based paint will never turn yellow. Some water-based paints are better than others. Dulux Diamond satin is probably my favourite “trade” option.
What is the difference between Little Greene oil and LG oil eggshell?
Little Greene oil eggshell compared to other brand oil eggshell. The flat sheen of LG oil eggshell sets it apart aesthetically from all acrylic and most other oil based eggshells (one exception is Paint Library, which is also made by LG.)
How much pollution does paint cause?
Paint causes about 2% of the world’s pollution and of that, only a fraction of paint in the home, for decades, has been high VOC oil eggshell paint on trim and kitchen doors.
Does acrylic eggshell look like oil?
Does acrylic eggshell look different to oil based eggshell. At first glance, the finish of Little Greene acrylic eggshell might look identical to oil – nice and full and deep. Close up, and definitely side by side, picky painters and discerning clients will see that there is a plasticy sheen to the acrylic compared to the oil.
Summeh
Hi there, this is my first post on this superb forum, I've learned a lot by using the search function already, thanks to the regulars and all the info! Just on to the woodwork now and I can't determine which would be best, an oil based or water based eggshell. My main question is simply will these give the same finish/appearance/sheen (assuming both Dulux)?.
Summeh
Forgot to say, my woodwork is currently a horrible gloss black. I'm going to be using Zinsser B-I-N on it (from what i've read) as this will go over nicely without the need to sand down. Apparently this is good for either water based or oil based top coats.
Zampa
Bin is fine but you should still rub it down to get rid of the nibs and bits that may be there now, especially being a shirting which does tend to gather more muck in the paint for various reasons.
Summeh
Probably best the water based then. I have all the doors, skirting and banister to do, can a roller be used? I want to avoid brush streaks, if these are likely!
akewt
i always use water based eggshell. prime with zinnser and you can get away with one coat. i have found that oil based yellows after 1-2 years depending on how good the paint. if you do it properly with water based you should never have to redo it. only touch up the nicks and kicks you may get.
brushmate20
things like doors and hand rails id use oil based much more hard wearing than water based even tho water based is easier to apply
akewt
might as well buy 2 pots then as you'll have to redo it in a years time!!
What is Eggshell Paint?
Eggshell paint is usually water-based paint with a very low sheen or gloss in the paint formula. Eggshell paints come immediately after flat paints but eggshell paints have more sheen or gloss than flat paints. The water-based nature of eggshell paints means that the paint dries quickly. On average, eggshell paints take less than an hour to dry.
What is Satin Paint?
Satin paint is a mid-gloss finish that is usually oil-based. Satin paint comes immediately after eggshell paints but satin paints have more sheen or gloss in than eggshell paints.
Satin Paint vs Eggshell Paint
To compare both types of paint, we’ll use the features of each paint and see which is superior.
Should You Buy Eggshell Paint or Satin Paint?
Picking between satin paint and eggshell paint can be a difficult decision. But here are a few factors to make the decision easier:
