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Acrylic paint
Having some new sash windows being put in - the fitter is priming them
with an acrylic primer. Never heard of this paint which drys very fast - hence the interest. I'm interested if it exists; an equivalent Acrylic top coat similar in ware and durabilty to gloss. I will paint the rest of the windows - exposed wood in undercoat & gloss. But would like to use a quick drying paint to paint the box frame where the slash windows slide so the window can be closed a.s.a.p. Must be completely dry before I slide windows over freshly painted wood. Gloss takes 16hrs for this |
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On 30 Aug 2005 07:35:09 -0700, "yitzak"
wrote: Having some new sash windows being put in - the fitter is priming them with an acrylic primer. Never heard of this paint which drys very fast - hence the interest. I'm interested if it exists; an equivalent Acrylic top coat similar in ware and durabilty to gloss. I will paint the rest of the windows - exposed wood in undercoat & gloss. But would like to use a quick drying paint to paint the box frame where the slash windows slide so the window can be closed a.s.a.p. Must be completely dry before I slide windows over freshly painted wood. Gloss takes 16hrs for this I was once told by an old joiner that it's traditional to use only primer for sash window "runners". -- Frank Erskine |
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See your point - not sticking - but esp near the bottom you need a
wipeable surface - otherwise primer goes grey with dust. |
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On 30 Aug 2005 07:35:09 -0700, "yitzak"
wrote: Having some new sash windows being put in - the fitter is priming them with an acrylic primer. Never heard of this paint which drys very fast - hence the interest. I'm interested if it exists; an equivalent Acrylic top coat similar in ware and durabilty to gloss. Acrylic gloss is only fit for interior use at present. Decorators like the acrylic undercoat (or often acrylic primer undercoat) because it means they can get two coats (undercoat and gloss) applied in a day and the gloss can dry overnight. |
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"yitzak" wrote in message oups.com... Having some new sash windows being put in - the fitter is priming them with an acrylic primer. Never heard of this paint which drys very fast - hence the interest. I'm interested if it exists; an equivalent Acrylic top coat similar in ware and durabilty to gloss. I will paint the rest of the windows - exposed wood in undercoat & gloss. But would like to use a quick drying paint to paint the box frame where the slash windows slide so the window can be closed a.s.a.p. Must be completely dry before I slide windows over freshly painted wood. Gloss takes 16hrs for this Just pop down to your local decorators merchant. Not your local large DIY B&Q place. If it's any thing like our local one it will have every brand of paint, stain etc on earth - no matter how obscure. |
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Peter Johnson wrote:
Acrylic gloss is only fit for interior use at present. Decorators like the acrylic undercoat (or often acrylic primer undercoat) because it means they can get two coats (undercoat and gloss) applied in a day and the gloss can dry overnight. Most of the sheds do acrylic gloss branded as Stay White or somesuch. A nasty synthetic shine, not unlike a plastic bag, with virtually zero resistance to wear and bad adhesion to surfaces that aren't perfect. However, it doesn't yellow with age and looks fine from a distance so is ideal for stuff you need a ladder to get to. I use acrylic undercoat all the time but usually topcoat with oil based gloss. The only way you can tell the products apart on the shelf now is the "quick drying" label, oh and the price. |
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Acrylic paint
yitzak wrote:
Having some new sash windows being put in - the fitter is priming them with an acrylic primer. Never heard of this paint which drys very fast - hence the interest. I'm interested if it exists; an equivalent Acrylic top coat similar in ware and durabilty to gloss. I will paint the rest of the windows - exposed wood in undercoat & gloss. But would like to use a quick drying paint to paint the box frame where the slash windows slide so the window can be closed a.s.a.p. Must be completely dry before I slide windows over freshly painted wood. Gloss takes 16hrs for this I am considering using white acrylic eggshell for interior doors and staircase. Are there any advantages or disadvantages over an oil based eggshell paint? Regards |
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Acrylic paint
I am considering using white acrylic eggshell for interior doors and
staircase. Are there any advantages or disadvantages over an oil based eggshell paint? Advantages (of water based acrylic): Easier to paint (opinions do vary, however) Environmentally friendlier Does not yellow with age Does not stink Fewer nasty chemicals Disadvantages: Less hard wearing Less easy to clean I always use water based acrylic myself, as the environmental aspect is of high importance to me. Christian. |
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Acrylic paint
"newman" wrote in message ... yitzak wrote: Having some new sash windows being put in - the fitter is priming them with an acrylic primer. Never heard of this paint which drys very fast - hence the interest. I'm interested if it exists; an equivalent Acrylic top coat similar in ware and durabilty to gloss. I will paint the rest of the windows - exposed wood in undercoat & gloss. But would like to use a quick drying paint to paint the box frame where the slash windows slide so the window can be closed a.s.a.p. Must be completely dry before I slide windows over freshly painted wood. Gloss takes 16hrs for this I am considering using white acrylic eggshell for interior doors and staircase. Are there any advantages or disadvantages over an oil based eggshell paint? I heard somewhere that within a few years all paint will be water based, even the likes of hammerite. |
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Acrylic paint
Christian McArdle wrote:
I am considering using white acrylic eggshell for interior doors and staircase. Are there any advantages or disadvantages over an oil based eggshell paint? Advantages (of water based acrylic): Easier to paint (opinions do vary, however) Environmentally friendlier Does not yellow with age Does not stink Fewer nasty chemicals Disadvantages: Less hard wearing Less easy to clean I always use water based acrylic myself, as the environmental aspect is of high importance to me. I like it too (and TBH I'm not particularly fussed about the eco-aspect I'm afraid). I'd add: Advantages: Easier to clean up equipment/spills/overpainting and easier to stay clean while painting! Dries very quickly Disadvantages: Pretty expensive compared with oil-based. David |
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Acrylic paint
Scabbydug wrote:
"newman" wrote in message ... yitzak wrote: Having some new sash windows being put in - the fitter is priming them with an acrylic primer. Never heard of this paint which drys very fast - hence the interest. I'm interested if it exists; an equivalent Acrylic top coat similar in ware and durabilty to gloss. I will paint the rest of the windows - exposed wood in undercoat & gloss. But would like to use a quick drying paint to paint the box frame where the slash windows slide so the window can be closed a.s.a.p. Must be completely dry before I slide windows over freshly painted wood. Gloss takes 16hrs for this I am considering using white acrylic eggshell for interior doors and staircase. Are there any advantages or disadvantages over an oil based eggshell paint? I heard somewhere that within a few years all paint will be water based, even the likes of hammerite. Emulsion technology has a long way to go before they'll be a match for solvent based paints. The resins exist but they need a controlled environment to cure, restricting their use mainly to industry. IIRC some car manufacturers use water based paints. |
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Acrylic paint
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from "Christian McArdle" contains these words: Advantages (of water based acrylic): Easier to paint (opinions do vary, however) Environmentally friendlier Does not yellow with age Does not stink Fewer nasty chemicals Dries quicker, too. A lot quicker. -- Skipweasel Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain. |
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