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Craig and rose paint?

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YorkshireTea86 · 16/07/2018 18:52

I need to repaint the cladding on our stairs and landing. Last time I did it in dulux satinwood timeless, but it was pre kids and we could allow hours of drying time, nowadays it will end up being touched so wanted something quick drying.
Looking at Craig and Rose eggshell but can't find any reviews online! It's an acrylic eggshell which I've read somewhere is more hardwearing than vinyl? Anyone any experience with it they could share? Thanks.

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wowfudge · 16/07/2018 19:54

I've been using Dulux water based satinwood recently and it dries really quickly, especially with the hot weather we've been having. It's oil based paints that generally take longer to dry.

namechangedtoday15 · 16/07/2018 19:56

Other aspect - we used C&R but not the eggshell recently and were v impressed with it.

MillStone · 16/07/2018 21:14

Used it about 8 years ago on a lot of furniture and also doors and skirting. I’m no paint buff but it was nice to use and have a good finish.

YorkshireTea86 · 17/07/2018 07:58

I looked at the dulux quick dry but there aren't very many off whites I like except for timeless again which I'm a bit bored of! It's been about 8 years since it was done last.

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wowfudge · 17/07/2018 08:07

I have not been using off the shelf quick dry satinwood - I don't like it. I've had Dulux water based satinwood mixed at a local independent DIY place to match with what the previous owners had used - they helpfully told us what all the hideous paint colours were, but the woodwork is an off white which is fine. Honestly, ordinary water-based satinwood dries quickly and doesn't smell like oil based.

wowfudge · 17/07/2018 08:08

I use a brush for edges and nooks and crannies and a mini gloss roller for flat areas. It's really quick.

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