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ajm
28th December 2023, 01:51 PM
we bought some shutters a while ago which originally came from iKEA. they were white once but now not so much. to rectify the situation i gave them a little sand and have begun to repaint them. problem is, they are coming up really furry like. two coats of duragard exterior gloss white and they still look . so, should i give them an emery paper rub down and keep painting. or, is there a better way all together.:C
rwbuild
28th December 2023, 03:36 PM
Simple, don't buy Ikea
jack620
28th December 2023, 05:18 PM
Simple, don't buy Ikea
Very helpful.
problem is, they are coming up really furry like.
An oil-based paint might be better, as it is unlikely to raise the grain like the water-based Duraguard.
ajm
29th December 2023, 11:25 AM
Simple, don't buy IkeaPerhaps this was for a question that asked where to shop. Having reread what I posted, it definitely wasn't about shopping. It was about painting. That's where you apply liquid colour to surfaces. Hope this helps in future.
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ajm
29th December 2023, 11:28 AM
Very helpful.
An oil-based paint might be better, as it is unlikely to raise the grain like the water-based Duraguard.Thanks Jack. Will try with oil based. It's weird though. The pair of shutters on the opposite side of the corridor have come up a treat using solarguard.
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DJ’s Timber
29th December 2023, 12:13 PM
so, should i give them an emery paper rub down and keep painting.
Yep, a light sand will knock the furry bits off
rwbuild
29th December 2023, 01:21 PM
Perhaps this was for a question that asked where to shop. Having reread what I posted, it definitely wasn't about shopping. It was about painting. That's where you apply liquid colour to surfaces. Hope this helps in future.
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It was my personal opinion of Ikea and a failed attempt at humour.
Sand with a course wet and dry, spray with a primer, wait 48 hrs to cure properly, dry sand with medium to fine wet& dry then spray with your preferred choice of white
Just a moment... (https://www.bunnings.com.au/zinsser-369g-bright-white-bulls-eye-1-2-3-undercoat-primer-and-sealer-spray_p1570015)
ajm
2nd January 2024, 09:20 AM
It was my personal opinion of Ikea and a failed attempt at humour.
Sand with a course wet and dry, spray with a primer, wait 48 hrs to cure properly, dry sand with medium to fine wet& dry then spray with your preferred choice of white
Just a moment... (https://www.bunnings.com.au/zinsser-369g-bright-white-bulls-eye-1-2-3-undercoat-primer-and-sealer-spray_p1570015)
and today, i can see the funny side of it. sometimes my sarcastic side is more powerful than my human side. i would be great in politics. cheers.