Mighton Anker Stuy exterior opaque gloss

Mighton Anker Stuy Exterior Opaque Gloss is a high-opacity, opaque, water-based paint that is nice to use and gives a great finish like oil. It is self-undercoating and available in white, or a range of tinted colours. It can be used inside or out.

I was recently given 1 litre of ‘standard white opaque restoration topcoat’ to test out and review for a company called Mighton Anker Stuy. Mighton are a company who specialise in manufacturing products specifically designed for timber sash and casement windows, one of the products being paints.

Due to the time of year, when I received the paint (December) I didn’t have any exterior jobs to try it on, but I thought I would try it at home on the interior to get the feel of the paint and still test the performance, including usability, opacity, drying times, and finish.

I decided to repaint the woodwork in my kitchen (as it was long overdue), so after all the usual prep, it was ready to paint. My first impression, when opening the tin, was the smell. Even though it is a water-based paint, I’m almost certain it is a hybrid of some sort, as it has got a distinct oil smell to it.

I gave the tin a good stir and started applying the first coat. I was highly impressed by the opacity, as it seemed to cover almost entirely in one coat. After the first coat, I did notice on vertical surfaces (the door frame) a few runs had started to randomly appear (like how Dulux diamond satin does), even though I ensured I hadn’t put it on too thick and that it was an even coat. It seemed to be touch-dry within 30 minutes, but on the specification it says 24-hour recoat time (which is the same as Sadolin Superdec, which not many people stick to), so I left it until the next day before recoating.

The second coat went on great, like before, and I was shocked by how good the finish was. It was bright white, a good sheen, and it had levelled out just like an oil, especially on the window sills. I decided to test the durability/adhesion on two occasions (later that day and a few days later). On the first scratch test, it did feel tough but I could still scratch it off with my nail, however this didn’t put me off, as I know that water-based paints usually take up to seven days to fully cure. The test I did a few days after was impressive, it was tough and wouldn’t budge and seemed equivalent to the durability of oil.

After trying Mighton Anker Stuy’s standard white opaque restoration topcoat, I can safely say it’s the best opaque I have used and will definitely be using it this summer on exteriors.

I can honestly say, even though you do get those annoying ninja runs, everything else about this paint is bang on!! I have never used a water-based paint that is self-undercoating and leaves such a nice finish. The flow and ease of use are perfect too!! I’m not sure how well it will hold up on the exterior of a property, but I have every faith it will do just fine.

We’ve also been given a discount code for the Anker Stuy website, Simply use DFUK10 at the checkout.

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