Which exterior paint for timber windows?

[Tim Brennan]

I have been removing old paint from exterior window frames for the last 2 weeks. I've been using a speed heater, and a dts 400 with cristal p40 to remove all the peeling paint. I've cut out the rotten wood with a router and am going to fill with repair care dry flex 4.

I was originally going to use Dulux Weather Shield system to repaint, but have heard that in the last few years that product has gone down hill. So, I am looking for a exterior water based gpaint. I have read that acrylic latex is the way to go as it breathes and is durable. Also gloss is said to last longer that satin, so I'm thinking ill go with gloss.

Can anyone shed light on how to choose a long lasting paint for the timber? I'm in the UK, and have heard good things about sikkens, johnstones, leyland, but I'm still not sure which will last the longest and which will be easy to work with.

Also, would it help make the paint last longer with use the dts 400 between coats?

 

[AlexThePalex]

I'm a great fan of everything Sikkens. Great outdoor durability and nice to work with. It's my go-to brand. Don't know the other brands you mention.

I know water based paints for outdoors are becomming better and better, but I'd still go for oil based outdoors. Sikkens' Rubbol EPS, AZ, XD and Satura are my most used paints.

 

[Tim Brennan]

I'm a great fan of everything Sikkens. Great outdoor durability and nice to work with. It's my go-to brand. Don't know the other brands you mention.

I know water based paints for outdoors are becomming better and better, but I'd still go for oil based outdoors. Sikkens' Rubbol EPS, AZ, XD and Satura are my most used paints.

I have gone with the sikkens xd. First time I've done anything like this... Wish me luck!

 

[Flashman]

I've just finished 4 large Victorian houses exterior woodwork. Did them all in Sikkens XD (2 coats), with Rubbol undercoat (1 coat) and spot primed with Zinnser Coverstain. For doors and windows that needed to be closed sooner I swapped the XD with AZ gloss which is quicker drying, harder but not as durable and a slightly different finish. XD gloss can be difficult to boss around so heat it up in the sun or possibly use Owatrol Oil.
All the above painted with a Corona Morro brush, the best bristle brush available, got online at Decorating Direct.
While I'm at it, front doors were all Little Greene gloss using a Corona Ox-hair brush and Sikkens Kodrin Spatchel oil based filler.
I too used quite a bit of Repair Care.
The Sikkens is the state of the art system for me at the moment.
Hope this helps!

 

[Tim Brennan]

Thanks for the tips. I just bought a load of wooster exquisit pro brushes. 1inch are good for window frames. These were recommended on another forum