Gloss or Satin?

korso

korso

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I've built myself a shelf inside my built-in wardrobe and lowered the existing rail so that even my longest jacket has 10cm off the floor, and I also have enough room for a TV rather than have it wall mounted. The space is 130cm wide, 70cm in height and 40cm in depth so plenty of room for 42".

However the wood I have was light brown, I've given it 3 under coats of white emulsion which is perfect. However I know once it gets rubbed or has a TV placed on it the paint is practically gonna fall off over time.

Was wondering which paint would be ideal, gloss? satin? or some sort of clear/white varnish.

Thanks in advance!
 
Key with some fine sandpaper, wash with sugar soap, wipe down with damp cloth, apply under coat, then paint with water-based stay-white gloss.
 
I made the mistake of using water-based gloss. When I redo it I will be using dulux solvent based eggshell white which is more matt than satin and should hide more imperfections if it is old wood.
 
With old wood, sand it down to a nice flat surface. Prime it with a white wod primer, fill any slight dents/holes etc. Then undercoat it a few times, then finish with gloss paint. Gloss is a bit more hard wearing, but satin finish imo looks better. Not ideal in a house with kids though.
 
The wood was taken from a shelf at my old work, apart from alcohol stains has it was used in the spirit cellar its perfect wood. I've cut a small semi circle at the back to run wires and sanded the wood down and given it 2 coats of white emulsion paint. Am I good to just slap a coat of gloss or satin on top?
 
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