I'm painting the woodwork in my house, and I am hoping to apply gloss undercoat one week, and then apply two coats of gloss top coat the next week. I'm aware that I have a limited period of time to apply the second layer of top coat after the first (presumably so that the paint is still tacky so that the second coat bonds), however I am unsure whether a similar time window exists after applying the gloss undercoat.
So basically, is it ok to leave gloss undercoat for about 5 or 6 days before applying the topcoat?
The paints I am using are:
- Dulux Trade Undercoat (also see spec sheet PDF)
- Dulux Trade High Gloss (also see spec sheet PDF)
Best Answer
Yes, it's okay to wait 5-6 days before applying the top coat. The only consideration would be the settling of airborne particles on the surface during the intervening time period (ie. such that may occur because of nearby construction or cooking within the home and/or the use of fans which may stir up a significant amount of dust).
Note, per the spec sheets of the products you are using, there is a minimum amount of drying time between coats; not a maximum amount of time.