Yes you are correct without doubt. Applying 2 coats of the finish will give you a far better finish. Also the oil based eggshell is the correct choice other than the waterbased.
'Eggshell paint can be applied by brush, roller or spray. For best results, paint on to untreated, bare wood. Wood surfaces should be prepared with primer, such as our Multi-Purpose Primer and lightly sanded prior to application. We recommend following this with two full coats of eggshell.
Once dry give the painted area another light sand to remove any bubbles or dust. Repeat the process for the first coat again. Once finished allow your second coat to dry! Usually this should provide good coverage but if not you can always apply another coat.
Eggshell paint drying times
In a typical scenario, these paints will be touch dry in 4-6 hours and ready for you to apply a second coat in 16-24 hours. It's probably even more important to sit on your hands and remain patient with these paints before your second coat because they're much more prone to pulling.
A two coat application will look better and last much longer. Two – coat systems can last twice as long. Adding one additional coat of paint brings a minimal cost increase (usually less than 20% of the overall project cost). Most of the cost involved in a paint job comes from the preparation and labor.
What happens if you apply a second coat of paint too soon? Applying the second coat of paint before letting it dry will result in peeling, clumping, and bubbling that can be time-consuming and expensive to repair. It can also result in an uneven colour, ruining its appearance.
The normal finishing process is 2 full coats of Dulux Trade Eggshell. However, where a strong colour change is required, then a coat of an appropriate coloured Dulux Trade Undercoat may be necessary.
FLAT, EGGSHELL, OR SATIN PAINT
To apply flat, eggshell, or satin paints and stains, a knit roller cover is recommended. Knit roller covers can pick up and release higher amounts of paint than woven fabrics because the fibers have a looped backing with a single pass-through process resulting in a more “open” fabric.
When the paint is applied too thickly or unevenly, it can leave behind brush marks that are difficult to remove. High humidity: Paint that is applied in high humidity can also lead to streaky brush marks, as the moisture in the air can cause the paint to dry unevenly.
But it's not just the amount of paint that needs consideration when repainting a room. Paint that isn't allowed to dry before the application of a second coat is likely to peel, streak, clump, or flake when dry. Experts recommend leaving a minimum of two to four hours of drying time between each coat for best results.
Adding a Second Coat
A good rule of thumb is to wait at least three hours to recoat your paint or primer if it's water-based. Waiting 24 hours is best for oil-based paint and primer. If you're unsure, the instructions on the paint's label can give you the best final say.
Each coat of Interior Eggshell will be surface dry within one hour, and ready for a second coat after four hours of drying time. Often, skirting boards and woodwork are painted a neutral or white shade out of habit, but don't be afraid of using Intelligent Eggshell to add a little colour.
Eggshell Finish
The Cons: It is very hard to touch up. Because it has the slight sheen to it, it's almost impossible to only add a new layer in small areas without it being visible. Usually a “touch-up” of eggshell means re-doing a full wall. Best For: Walls in any room where you want a little more sheen.
Eggshell, as its name suggests, is a no-shine finish with very little luster to it. While this paint isn't as durable as the higher gloss products, it covers wall imperfections very well and works on walls that don't get a lot of bumps or scuffs.
Eggshell paint sheen is popular for many good reasons. It is an attractive, one-size-fits-all paint sheen that draws out the best in a paint's color. At the same time, eggshell is cleanable and somewhat resistant to wear and tear.
Eggshell. An eggshell finish has a subtler shine to it, so it's a great choice if you're not ready for satin. It offers what you may expect - it's shinier than flat (but not as glossy as satin), and it's easier to clean than flat (but not as easy to clean as satin).
Often brush marks at the cut in around doors or windows, and roller marks are also quite visible with satin or eggshell sheens because the chemicals manufacturers add to the paint to give it the shine and added washability also refract light. This is unavoidable.
Satin offers more durability than eggshell paint. However, eggshell will hide imperfections better than satin. What is eggshell finish best for? Eggshell is a great option for interior walls, as it hides imperfections well.
The low reflectivity of an eggshell finish makes it great for hiding brushstrokes, small dents in the drywall, and blemishes on painted walls. Compared to flat paint (paint with no reflectivity), eggshell paints are much easier to clean. They may also bring out the pigments in the paint color more than flat paint.
These layers are 1) inner and outer shell membranes, 2) mammillary knobs, 3) pali- sade/shell matrix, 4) vertical crystals, and 5) the cuticle (Simons, 197la). Because this pre- sentation is a tutorial, the discussion will be limited to the major structural and biochemical aspects of these layers.
Yes, all types of paint go bad eventually. A previously opened can of paint lasts 5 years on average if properly sealed and stored.
If the existing paint has much sheen to it (i.e. its is satin, semi-gloss, or even full gloss), then the first coat of the new paint may “slide” leaving streaks that require a second coat to cover properly. The sheen of a paint is determined by how smooth it is on the surface.
Based off our rule of thumb, two coats of paint is the absolute minimum you'll want for your walls. However, the material and previous colour of the wall can both influence this number – for unfinished drywall, for example, you'll want to add a coat of primer or undercoat paint too.
As a rule of thumb, you should always expect to apply two coats of paint regardless of what the label says.