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bermur | 18:48 Sun 30th Aug 2015 | DIY
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could I use exterior emulsion as an undercoat for wooden gates. Undercoat paint takes so long to dry this time of year. Thanks for any help
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You can but it wont penetrate the wood very well.Buy a good primer...as in most things ..preparation is the most important stage.
If you're going to paint, take Mr Spark's advice about a primer.

Better still ... don't use paint at all. Opaque, coloured woodstains are much more resistant to shrinkage and flaking. Bare wood ... then 2 coats of this.........

http://www.decoratingdirect.co.uk/viewprod/t/TORSOLASB/

Lasts for years, and looks just like satin finish paint.
Indeed, you can involve water-based emulsions as an undercoat and then overcoat using a water-based gloss or satin finish. While this wouldn't be finished by an expert decorator because of it leaving a less noteworthy completion, assuming this is all you have available to you, it will be totally fine. To know more about exterior painting you can contact https://www.magicviewdecorating.co.uk/north-london/exterior-painting The Professional Painters & Decorating Service in United kingdom.

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