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which type of paint should I use to update my doors and trim

4 years ago

Hello, I have a home built in 2005. The doors and trim were painted in an oil based paint (most likely BM satin Impervo). I would like to update the color from an antique buff to an off-white. Should I paint in another oil based paint or try these new water lines like BM advanced. BM folks are really pushing the advanced on me (saying all I have to do is scuff the wood first) but something tells me to stick with an oil.

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PRO
KDC Virtual Color Consulting
4 years ago
Oil based paints were the go-to product for years but these days the water based paints are just are durable but much easier to use. Also, oil based paint will change color with age while waterbased paints will stay true to their original shade for decades. At our shop we recommend the Insl-x Cabinet Coat for kitchen cabinets, doors and trim. It dries quickly with no smell and cleans up with water. It cures to a very durable long lasting finish. It is still technically a Benjamin Moore umbrella product so you should be able to find it in a Benjamin Moore store. We tried the Advance and frankly were not very impressed. It develops that oil based smell after a day or so and stay soft for a long time. Additionally, it will also discolor with age - though not as much as the old fashioned oils. I hope you find this helpful. Good luck on your project!
live_wire_oak
4 years ago
What is there must be primed first with BIN no matter what you do. Not impressed with Acvsnced. The cure time is too long.
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Sara
Original Author
4 years ago
What is BIN and why would I need to prime if painting oil over oil?
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Lori A. Sawaya
4 years ago
PPG's Break Through in Delicate White. Take a drawer or door to a pro PPG store and tell them what you want to do.

Advanced and SW's Pro Classic both have ridiculous dry times between coats. Break Through can be recoated in 2 hours.

Unlikely you'll need a primer - but, again, take a door/drawer to the store and get their input. Could be a waste of time depending on the paint store staff. You have a 50/50 shot with any store whether they know what they're doing or not.

Read this: https://www.jlconline.com/how-to/exteriors/break-through-50-no-primer-required-super-fast-dry-times
sloyder
4 years ago
BM makes a water based Satin Impervo

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