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Water based gloss not covering door hinges properly what do I do?

Posted by clare mcshee, on Wed 06 Sep 2017 08:35pm

I am using water based gloss for the first time, I usually redecorate every 12 months and am aiming to get longer between needing to redo everything. It just keeps peeling off my door hinges lie it won't stick on properly I have sanded original paint used an undercoat and tried 2 different brands from b and q but still it just isn't covering like oil based gloss does. Please help me I have a large house and water based seems ideal to stop me constantly decorating and drying time with kids and pets is also a big bonus. I have to cover the hinges with paint as they are very old and have already been painted many times. Thanks in advance for any advice

mark simmons

Thu 07 Sep 2017 09:36pm

Hi Clare. I'm a decorator of 59 years old. I've been converted to Water based gloss , under coat , satin and eggshell paints . You just have to stick with it . 2 , 3 or even4 coats . Once you've got it . You're sorted . My lounge looks like I done it yesterday.2 1/2 years ago. And yes !! I paint my hinges after all these years. Good luck!

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