June 25, 20188 yr these 10 pages need adding to the other XX pages - 100+ pages has got to be realistic now surely?
June 25, 20188 yr 3 minutes ago, CC45 said: these 10 pages need adding to the other XX pages - 100+ pages has got to be realistic now surely? Nooo...!!! He’s actually managed something start to finish here, we need to keep it as a record that it can be done ..!
June 25, 20188 yr 6 minutes ago, CC45 said: isn't it meant to be about the journey rather than the arriving??? Ask your wife which she would prefer eh @CC45 ?
July 1, 20188 yr Author Back on thread! All nice and dry after a week. I'm really quite pleased for a first attempt. It's NOT perfect but imo pretty good. If I want to fill the odd little patch that's a bit low as in a couple of inches square, should I just mix up some multi and smear it on or use some of this I bought? Any need to pva beforehand? Cheers https://www.wickes.co.uk/Gyproc-Easi-Fill-20-Compound-5kg/p/141939?
July 1, 20188 yr Author 2 minutes ago, PeterW said: Easyfill every day of the week.... Ta. Never used it mind. Presume you can mix up small quantities like good old Polyfilla?
July 1, 20188 yr Author 1 minute ago, PeterW said: Yep - straight on, no dicking about with PVA, SBR or peeing on the walls .... 2 beers in I'm going to have a go!
July 1, 20188 yr Author I'n very impressed with the Mirka hand sander you attach to a vacuum cleaner btw. Expensive at £36 but you can sand overhead and it's nigh on dustless: https://www.toolstation.com/shop/p86220? YES, I know getting a proper spread in would have meant no sanding but it's really very little.
July 1, 20188 yr Before you fill any more holes go over it with a coat of white emulsion. You’ll see the worst ones better on a white surface and you can just fill and go with the next layer before you paint again. I use this stuff for small dinks and scratches as it’s white and hardly noticeable and dries really quick.
July 1, 20188 yr Author 42 minutes ago, daiking said: There were 3 Aldi drywall sanders left in store near me last week. Reduced to £30 Good to know. It's supposed to be quite good. People have been comparing it to the Mirka electric one which is loadsa money! I've an Aldi opening near me soon. So I'll pass Lidl first then Aldi. That'll be more tat I can't resist!
July 1, 20188 yr Author 16 minutes ago, PeterW said: Before you fill any more holes go over it with a coat of white emulsion. You’ll see the worst ones better on a white surface and you can just fill and go with the next layer before you paint again. I use this stuff for small dinks and scratches as it’s white and hardly noticeable and dries really quick. Cheers. I've just gone over it all with the Mirka hand sander tbh. Figured give it a bit of a key for the paint. Though the vac has got most of the dust will any residue effect the Easi-fill taking?
July 1, 20188 yr Plaster doesn’t need a key for paint to stick ... and the easyfill will soak up any dust - if in doubt just wipe with a wet rag.
July 1, 20188 yr 51 minutes ago, PeterW said: Before you fill any more holes go over it with a coat of white emulsion. You’ll see the worst ones better on a white surface and you can just fill and go with the next layer before you paint again. 1000% Use Leyland High Opacity white paint and watch that just sink in first coat to a near perfect finish. Its a chalky, thick, horrible paint but makes an amazingly good base layer which I leave to go COMPLETELY dry and then sand back as a paint-come-filler. Results are faultless this way, and trying to judge anything without it being uniformly white is a waste of time and usually makes you work ten times harder.
July 1, 20188 yr Author 3 minutes ago, Nickfromwales said: 1000% Use Leyland High Opacity white paint and watch that just sink in first coat to a near perfect finish. Its a chalky, thick, horrible paint but makes an amazingly good base layer which I leave to go COMPLETELY dry and then sand back as a paint-come-filler. Results are faultless this way, and trying to judge anything without it being uniform,ly white is a waste of time and usually makes you work ten times harder. 5l should do me? https://www.selcobw.com/leyland-trade-super-leytex-matt-paint-brilliant-white-5-ltr
July 1, 20188 yr 9 minutes ago, Onoff said: 5l should do me? Ale or paint? Yup, 5L will get you on your way. Do not expect this to be / or use it as a finish paint. You can rub it off a month later with a wet cloth in seconds.
July 1, 20188 yr Author 19 minutes ago, Nickfromwales said: Ale or paint? Yup, 5L will get you on your way. Do not expect this to be / or use it as a finish paint. You can rub it off a month later with a wet cloth in seconds. 5L sitting in the Selco basket! What white would you suggest as a top coat in the bathroom? Wipeable I suppose?
July 1, 20188 yr Dulux Diamond Matt ( scrubbable ). Stuff goes on like a dream, and is like bloody enamel when dry.
July 1, 20188 yr http://www.thepaintshed.com/products/dulux-trade/dulux-diamond-matt/dulux-diamond-matt-(pure-brilliant-white)/c-24/c-82/p-226
July 1, 20188 yr Author 1 minute ago, Nickfromwales said: Dulux Diamond Matt ( scrubbable ). Stuff goes on like a dream, and is like bloody enamel when dry. £50 for 5L at Selco!!! At least your link offers 2.5L but the same £/L. What's the next best?
July 1, 20188 yr Don't shop at Selco. Any bathroom paint I suppose, as long as it says wipeable / scrubbable. I only saw the diamond stuff around a hob splash back and was very impressed. In fairness your high-traffic areas should be tiled anyhoo, with the paint above that.
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