This guide is for DIY enthusiasts and homeowners looking to refresh their interior wood and metal surfaces with a durable, long-lasting finish. The Dulux Satinwood Metal & Wood Paint in Beige offers excellent coverage and protection, providing a smooth satin sheen. A key benefit is its robust performance, though users should plan for its 16-hour drying time per coat.
Durable and Long-Lasting Finish: Specially formulated to provide a robust surface that withstands daily wear and tear.
Versatile Application: Ideal for use on both wood and metal surfaces, making it suitable for doors, skirting boards, window frames, and more.
Satinwood Sheen: Delivers an elegant satin finish, offering a subtle lustre that is less reflective than gloss but more so than matt.
Efficient Coverage: On average, one litre covers up to 12 m², providing good economy for your painting projects.
Simple Application: Designed for easy application with a brush or roller, requiring just 1 coat for a protective and decorative finish.
Enhanced Protection: Not only beautifies surfaces but also provides additional protection against scuffs and marks.
Beige Colour: This specific variant provides a classic and neutral Beige hue, suitable for various interior schemes.
High Durability: Offers a tough, long-lasting finish resistant to wear.
Multi-Surface Use: Suitable for both wood and metal, reducing the need for multiple paint types.
Good Coverage: Efficiently covers a significant area per litre.
Attractive Finish: Provides a popular and elegant satinwood sheen.
Ease of Application: Designed for straightforward use with common painting tools.
Long Drying Time: Requires a substantial 16 hours for each coat to dry, which can extend project timelines.
Single Coat Specification: While convenient, some projects or highly contrasting colours might benefit from a second coat, which isn't explicitly recommended.
Colour Specificity: This product is a specific beige, limiting immediate colour choice within this variant (though other colours are available in the range).
High Durability: Offers a tough, long-lasting finish resistant to wear.
Multi-Surface Use: Suitable for both wood and metal, reducing the need for multiple paint types.
Good Coverage: Efficiently covers a significant area per litre.
Attractive Finish: Provides a popular and elegant satinwood sheen.
Ease of Application: Designed for straightforward use with common painting tools.
Long Drying Time: Requires a substantial 16 hours for each coat to dry, which can extend project timelines.
Single Coat Specification: While convenient, some projects or highly contrasting colours might benefit from a second coat, which isn't explicitly recommended.
Colour Specificity: This product is a specific beige, limiting immediate colour choice within this variant (though other colours are available in the range).
The Dulux Satinwood Metal & Wood Paint excels in providing a smooth, hard-wearing finish on interior surfaces. Its satinwood sheen is particularly effective on skirting boards, door frames, internal doors, and metal radiators or pipework where a subtle, elegant look is desired over a high-gloss shine. The paint applies smoothly with minimal effort, whether you choose a brush for intricate details or a roller for larger, flat surfaces.
For best results, ensure the surface is properly prepared – clean, dry, and free from loose paint or dust. When applied correctly, a single coat typically delivers good opacity and an even finish. The 16-hour drying time allows ample opportunity for the paint to level out, resulting in a professional-looking surface that is both decorative and protective. This paint adds a layer of resilience, making surfaces easier to clean and more resistant to minor impacts and scuffs.
Wooden Doors and Frames: Achieve a refreshed, durable look that withstands frequent handling.
Skirting Boards and Architraves: Protect and enhance these high-traffic areas with a scuff-resistant finish.
Metal Radiators: Provides a new lease of life to old radiators, offering both colour and protection (ensure radiators are cool before painting).
Interior Metal Furniture: Suitable for items like small metal tables or decorative elements, providing a consistent finish.
Preparation is Key: Ensure the surface is clean, dry, and smooth. Remove any loose or flaking paint. For previously painted surfaces, a light sand will help with adhesion. For bare wood or metal, a suitable primer may be beneficial, though not explicitly stated as required for this product.
Stir Thoroughly: Before and during use, stir the paint well to ensure a consistent colour and finish.
Application: Apply one even coat using a good quality brush or roller. Avoid over-brushing or over-rolling, as this can affect the finish.
Drying Time: Allow 16 hours for the paint to dry completely before light use or applying a second coat if desired (though one coat is recommended).
Ventilation: Ensure good ventilation during application and drying.
Surfaces: This paint is specifically formulated for wood and metal surfaces. It is suitable for interior use.
Primers: Info needed: While the product does not explicitly require a primer, for certain challenging surfaces (e.g., bare, highly porous wood or new, very smooth metal), a suitable primer might enhance adhesion and overall finish. Refer to specific product packaging for primer recommendations.
Tool Cleaning: Info needed: Refer to the product packaging for specific instructions on cleaning brushes and rollers immediately after use. Generally, water-based paints clean with warm soapy water, while oil-based paints require white spirit or a specific brush cleaner.
Surface Cleaning: Once dry, painted surfaces can typically be wiped clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Avoid abrasive cleaners that could damage the finish.
Storage: Store paint in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and frost, with the lid tightly sealed.