Browse Forums Outdoor Living 1 Aug 12, 2013 10:51 am So in retrospect, getting timber windows & doors wasn't a wise choice I believe. Yeah looks great at first, but 4 years on and all the staining has weathered and peeled off. Putting stain over stain is not another wise choice I have been told by a few painters, and it's going to cost me just south of a thousand bucks to have them sanded back to the timber and re-stained again (about 8 windows in all). So looking at painting them this time, however struggling to find a paint colour closely matching stain and was wondering if anyone else has done this and would have suggestions? I've already tried colour matching use a colour card, but I can't get any tins smaller than 1 litre made up at Bunnings so at $47 a can and painting a small test area, I wasn't satisfied with the result so this could get expensive each time I try. Here's some pics of a couple of windows in question. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Paint colour similar to staining. 2Aug 18, 2013 8:09 pm Personally, I can't imagine any actual paint colour resembling a stain. In my mind it would only look like a murky, dull, putty, brown or reddish paint colour??? But maybe my imagination - or understanding of paint colours - doesn't stretch far enough. If it were me, i'd just go for a nice strong paint colour to tie in with my colour scheme - like almost black, or charcoal, or dark brown/black - or lighter creams/whites if that suited. Good luck with whatever you come up with. HHCIB Re: Paint colour similar to staining. 3Aug 18, 2013 9:11 pm I wouldn't paint them brown/red. I'd choose total different colour that would suit the house Re: Paint colour similar to staining. 4Sep 02, 2013 11:04 pm Pick a nice solid colour that goes with the house and use a quality paint. Should last a minimum of 10 years. Perhaps engage the services of a colour consultant if you're concerned. Stains, and stain-like products will NEVER last as long as a quality solid paint. Re: Paint colour similar to staining. 5Sep 03, 2013 6:13 pm Quality of paint must be on your top priority. There are paints that easily worn off. Ask the experts on what paint that last long. Do-it-yourself homeowners attempting to complete the project without a good design plan please Like us on Facebook Contemporary Design Ideas Home Design Ideas Re: Paint colour similar to staining. 6Sep 12, 2013 9:31 am If you really like a clear finish then it is possible, you just need to use a far better product than what typical builders use. If you use Sikkens and apply the complete system then you will get many years of service. It would probably cost you more than the $1000 you have been quoted as the stains and varnishes are quite expensive and if my memory is correct the whole system consists of at least 3 different products, so it takes longer to apply. Most builders use a cheap one product system and it was probably only given one coat. It will look good when you first move in but doesn't take long to break down. It's also important to recoat before the finish breaks down. That applies to whatever finish you put on, paint or varnish. That way you will save your self having to sand the doors back to bare timber every time you recoat. Which way do your doors face? Sun and water are the 2 enemies of paint, sun being the worst. Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 Hi, I have an area of zincalume cladding encasing a number of external downpipes. Unfortunately one of them has been permanently stained by some diluted phosphoric acid -… 0 907 Thankyou so much 😀 I've decided on White on white for doors and trims, White on white 50% on ceiling and Mt buller for walls. Fingers crossed it will look OK 😀 2 7171 Thank you. That is really helpful. Once we get the place done and passed for OC we can upgrade in the future once we get back on our feet and not paying mortgage and rent. 4 5745 |