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Some classy ladies on this forum. And there was I concerned we'd bring them down to our level!

Decided to mist it again as soon as I'm home...after running my fingers across it and maybe some more light sanding... I hate painting almost as much as football tbh. Diamond coat will go on tomorrow night as SWMBO's off out with the youngest.

Last time I'll ask...I promise! Time's not an issue, should I go over the rubbed down bare plaster & EasiFilled areas with Leytex?

Just ordered a 2" one from Screweys...before I read this! It'll do.

Drop of mastic on it. Oh, and save them off of the empty cans!

I like to think she took a while to choose me but got the perfect result! When rollering, using a 9" roller, then the roller diameter is obviously greater than 20mm, probably about 60mm. I'm thinking how do you stop paint on the END of the roller transferring to the wall? Or is it that you aim to not roller that near to the wall?

Tbh @lizzie I would never even have thought of a hat! Means borrowing SWMBO's sewing machine of course! And then there's a style to choose, material to cut etc! It'll be a bit of rag over my head if anything. All my hats are black and it'll ruin them. @PeterW, I hear what you're saying about just get the Diamond on but I've rubbed down to the plaster in places. Also put on some EasiFill in two bigger areas. Can't help thinking another coat of Leytex would seal the what are surely still "new" plaster areas showing through from sanding and over the EasiFill areas which are currently "unprimed"? Some pics might help: The worst area was above the door where you come in. Not de-dusted or wiped in this photo. It feels better than it looks! Tbh it'd take a bit more sanding where I've over done the EasiFill Then above the half wall for which SWMBO IS currently perusing colour charts. Do I low tack masking tape along the top of the wall where it meets the ceiling? Also will the tape take off the Leytex?

Fine morning's work there mate!

@DrawCAD, what CAD package do you use?

The plastering looks good now I think. After the EasiFill 20, which sands down a dream it's really smooth and I've given up running my fingers over it. It now just feels "right" to stop and paint.

Cheers, but for 3m x 3m it might be overkill.

Never painted a ceiling properly before I'm sure! Following on then from my plastering moisture resistant plasterboard thread. Using Dulux Diamond White and planning two coats. Do I go around the edge first with a paintbrush to "cut in" I think they call it? Any pointers appreciated!

I've never painted a ceiling "properly". I'll start another thread.

No but the Diamond Satin will be on me!

You mean Diamond Satin surely?

It's as filled and as flat as it's getting. Feels lovely. Now I know you said it doesn't need another mist coat but I've rubbed thru to the plaster in some places. Would another mist coat hurt if I wanted to? And if I did should I wipe down with a wet rag beforehand? Ta.

Don't have a target, don't agree to deadlines, if you fu** up do it again and if necessary again until it's right. Don't rely on anyone but yourself. Works for me...

No need. Found empty 2.5L tins locally! Just need to get creative with a label.

Ta. Too many references to "Matt" on this tin to cover up and fool the missus. Need another plan. Where to buy an empty 2.5L tin, today.....

V.impressed with Gyproc Easi-Fill 20. Though it says to leave overnight I couldn't resist sanding one bit with some 120 grit paper in the Mirka hand sander. Seems to disappear against the white Leytex paint and leave the surface perfect. Will likely do the rest in 180 grit tonight. Then two coats of Diamond Matt or just one? (Desperate to put my Bluetooth speakers back in! )

The one I borrowed can only be used vertically. Is yours the deluxe model?

The missus said "Are you going to fill this little hole?". Pressing my nose up against it and it looked massive... Different perceptions of size I guess!

It's amazing what you find when you take your glasses off and stick your nose on the wall/ceiling! Tbh with the downlights off or on the little flaws are invisible and it'll never be lit from the side like I'm doing with the LED torch. I assume rub down when dry and another mist coat? I need now to get some inkjet printable, foil labels to doctor the Dulux Diamond Matt paint tin to pretend it's satin.....

These are half price in store at my Electricfix counter: https://www.screwfix.com/p/ring-extendable-led-work-light/8829g Blinding, just bought a couple for the kids.

Minor filling? I had my son hold his LED torch I just bought him sideways to the ceiling and filled every pinprick real or not with Easifill. You can really indulge if you have ott tendencies! One larger area I wasn't happy with at the mitred corner. Boy does this stuff dry quick! V.impressed with the cheap filling knives from Screwfix.