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silliemillie | 18:55 Thu 26th Sep 2013 | Home & Garden
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I fancy painted floorboards in my spare room for a change.

Whats the best paint to use for this?

It only gets occasional use so doesn't have to be too hardwearing.
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Are the floorboards varnished?
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No, they have always been carpeted.
You can go ahead & use an oil based primer & undercoat, finished off with some liquid gloss. Rub down & tack off before painting & between each coat of paint. It might be an idea to give it a good hoovering as well, to get out the dust between the floorboards.
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ok, that's great, thanks
Keep some of the chosen paint for repairs as scuffed painted floors don't impress.
After a good clean, you could paint with anything you like... even ordinary emulsion, Millie.

The thing is to finish it with a super-hardwearing floor varnish such as Dulux Diamond, or Junckers "Strong".

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