Best paint to use?

Question

I have a large bay window sill to paint approx 1.5m x 2m and I have tried to do this twice now only to have the same result... by the time I have cut in and started to fill in the middle the paint has started to dry and makes a mess when I get to the end. 
Is there a good Satin/EggShell paint that doesn't dry so quick and follows well that it allows you to paint the whole sill before it dry's out?

Stephen · Accepted Answer

I would use an oil based satin paint cut in 1st then use a small spounge mini roller to paint the rest have soft hands to lay off  side ways that's how I do it and it almost looks like a plastic still

Jurijs · Answer

Yes, you're running into a common issue with water-based (acrylic) satin or eggshell paints—they tend to dry quickly, especially on large surfaces like window sills that get a lot of light and warmth.

Patrick · Answer

We use valspar satin paint and we put a undercoat on

Dale · Answer

Crown exterior water based Eggshell. 
Easy to apply.
Dries relatively quick.  Enables you to build up plenty of coats. 
Looks like a classic estate finish Eggshell. 
Use a good primer undercoat first.  
Cut and mini roll. 
If working in direct hot sunlight, add 5% water.

Paul · Answer

Dulux is always reliable for a tradesman, but Wickes own brand is fairly good too.

Ian · Answer

Definitely go with Stephen on this answer anything outside on sillls is advised to use oil based base coat followed by oil based finish

Zak · Answer

Use an oil based paint. Water based will always dry too quickly

Best paint to use?

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