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[ohdear]

I mixed up paint tins and instead of applying a primer/undercoat first I have applied satinwood wood and metal paint directly to dark green bathroom-quality hardboard. The bathroom doesn't get condensation.
What's the worst that can happen?
Should I put primer/undercoat on top of the satinwood or just do a final coat of satinwood?

[rimce44]

Hi! You should not be worrying about it, satinwood used to be self undercoating, just do another 2 coats on top.

[ohdear]

Hi thanks, that's reassuring. I'll sand it down and give it a couple more coats.

[rimce44]

No probs

[JRS]

Satinwood is basicly 75% undercoat yes but a primer is still needed, But would be like going for a bath and trying to wash yourself with your clothes on priming after coating. There is nothing you can do now but i would expect it to flake in time.