Skirting board - which paint?

[jarney]

Hi, I'm looking to paint the skirting boards in my bathroom, living room and possibly one bedroom.
They're not new, they're already painted in an off whitish colour, possibly magnolia as the walls are definately magnolia and they look the same to me.
I want to paint them white. I wont be taking off the current paint or doing any sanding of the skirting boards. Also I'd like to paint them the one time, meaning just one coat.
I'd like help in knowing which paint is best for my needs.
Any help appreciated, thanks.

[Count-A-Strong]

Try Dulux one coat but don't be surprised if it takes two.

[ummmm]

One coat should be fine. I've never had to give them more than one.

[theshedman]

Hi jarney, nothing wrong with not taking the paint off but they will need at least a light sanding if you want the new stuff to stick properly. The new paint will need something to adhere to otherwise it may start peeling. If they are magnolia then as Count-A-Strong says it could take 2 coats to cover properly. If you do decide to use 1 coat stuff I would wipe the skirting boards down with a tack cloth before painting as this will pick up all the small bits of dust on them that you won't see until you have put the paint on by which time it will be to late to so anything about it.

[AlBags]

That bit was right ...
Kitchen and Bathroom ... Eggshell.
Dulux water-based seems to be pretty good.

[nonomaybe]

I find Johnston's and Leyland to be excellent paints, so much so that I bought some!!

[boxtops]

Leyland is good, and cheaper than Dulux - it's the one the professional painters round here use.