Paint Layers

Last couple of weeks transforming this gallery stairs. A lot of work is involved in preparing old varnished wood so it's ready to accept paint. If not done correctly it will fail. First it's sanded; primed in a high adhesion paint , filled and caulked, lightly sanded, two coats of under coat and finally two top coats in this case mahogany and brilliant white durable satin. The handrails and newels were then finished in satin decorators varnish.

HSL in an old farmhouse. Lots of preparation required on this one. Lots of cracks needed repairing especially along the coving and stair strings. Plus a large area of blown plaster made its self known in the process of prepping. Woodwork needed some attention in place but generally was sound.

Bare filler was mist coated after sanding then two coats of Mat AF1 were applied to the ceiling. Two-three coats of F&B Wimborne white were applied to the walls. F&B undercoat was applied to all woodwork then two coats of F&B eggshell in De Nimes.

A couple of odds and ends . Repairs and a freshen up in a rental. Damp and peeling paint to contend with. All sorted.

Freshen up of a lounge. Original colour was white, quite clinical and cold. Some Deluxe white mist and it's much more inviting.

Helped out me old painting buddy( Tom Watson Painters) last week . Commercial lot in Willingham (Cambridge Home and Gardens), extending the Bbq shop.