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Painting & Decorating

Is it best to use one or two coats of eggshell after undercoating? I am using Dulux trade oil based eggshell and have been told that only one coat is necessary but I think two would be better.

Anonymous user 01/03/2024 - 2.43 PM

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7 Answers

Anonymous user

Hi,you can use 2 coats if you wish it's all dependant on whether you feel the first coat has done its job,ie coverage etc. But I would say with Eggshell you do not need to undercoat has it is self undercoating paint. Hope this helps. Kind regards Chris spence
Answered12 December 2011
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Anonymous user

hi ,use the eggshell as undercoat works better or 2 coats eggshell.
Answered12 December 2011
8

Anonymous user

2 coats is going to give you a more solid look to the overall finish... just remember to give it a light rub down with a 240 grit sandpaper between coats! Tim
Answered12 December 2011
7

3 Colours Decorating

Rating: 5 out of 5
Cheadle
I have had good results applying extreme grip which is made by crown it is water based which will dry quick and enable you to apply a further coat in the same day it will provide a good key for the egshell to adher to
Answered16 December 2011
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Anonymous user

Yes you are correct without doubt. Applying 2 coats of the finish will give you a far better finish. Also the oil based eggshell is the correct choice other than the waterbased.
Answered12 December 2011
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mydecorator

Rating: 5 out of 5
Leamington Spa
If you have already undercoated then one coat should be sufficient, but only you can be the judge of how it looks. Paul
Answered12 December 2011
3

s.mooney

Rating: 5 out of 5
Leeds
1 u/coat 2 eggshell for best finish
Answered5 January 2022
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