Painted Floorboards

[silliemillie]

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.

[carrust]

Are the floorboards varnished?

[silliemillie]

No, they have always been carpeted.

[carrust]

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.

[silliemillie]

ok, that's great, thanks

[jomifl]

Keep some of the chosen paint for repairs as scuffed painted floors don't impress.

[The Builder]

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".