Onoff Posted July 9, 2018 Author Share Posted July 9, 2018 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 47 minutes ago, Onoff said: 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! Oo’er misses ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share Posted July 10, 2018 (edited) 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! ) Edited July 10, 2018 by Onoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Two of top coat. Don’t sand it too smooth, 120 is fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share Posted July 10, 2018 13 minutes ago, PeterW said: Two of top coat. Don’t sand it too smooth, 120 is fine. 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..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 She does know that gloss will look like a cheap council swimming baths and drip condensation onto her when she’s lying in the bath ..?? Well thats whah you need to tell her anyway ..! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhome Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 1 hour ago, Onoff said: 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..... Do it when she’s at the shops, hide the tin, say tin was empty and has been chucked when she asks. Job done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share Posted July 10, 2018 52 minutes ago, newhome said: Do it when she’s at the shops, hide the tin, say tin was empty and has been chucked when she asks. Job done. No need. Found empty 2.5L tins locally! Just need to get creative with a label. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share Posted July 10, 2018 (edited) 20 hours ago, PeterW said: No more mist coats ...!!! Only need in one normally ..! Get some decent paint on it. 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. Edited July 10, 2018 by Onoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 No no and no Just put the Diamond Matt on ..!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 12 minutes ago, PeterW said: Just put the Diamond Matt on ..!! Be very careful to clean up any splashes and splatters as once dry it is very hard to remove. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhome Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Grow a pair and get the bloody matt on!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share Posted July 10, 2018 26 minutes ago, PeterW said: No no and no Just put the Diamond Matt on ..!! You mean Diamond Satin surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhome Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, Onoff said: You mean Diamond Satin surely? You been on the Diamond White? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share Posted July 10, 2018 (edited) 7 minutes ago, newhome said: You been on the Diamond White? No but the Diamond Satin will be on me! Edited July 10, 2018 by Onoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhome Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 9 minutes ago, Onoff said: No but the Diamond Satin will be on me! I used to love Diamond White once upon a time. Completely sober to oblivion for about 50p back in the day. Used to team that with Pernod on the rocks with the strangely opaque look. When I became more sophisticated (not!) I hit the voddy trail instead . You finished that bloody painting yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share Posted July 10, 2018 3 minutes ago, newhome said: I used to love Diamond White once upon a time. Completely sober to oblivion for about 50p back in the day. Used to team that with Pernod on the rocks with the strangely opaque look. When I became more sophisticated (not!) I hit the voddy trail instead . You finished that bloody painting yet? I've never painted a ceiling "properly". I'll start another thread. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiking Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Onoff said: I've never painted a ceiling "properly". Why start now? Just paint the bloody thing. If you do a bad job the poor plastering won’t be so obvious. Edited July 10, 2018 by daiking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share Posted July 10, 2018 1 minute ago, daiking said: Why start now? Just paint the bloody thing. If you do a bad job the poor plastering won’t be so obvious. 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 18 hours ago, Onoff said: 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. Do it ! Paint it ! England to win ! ( hate football btw ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 32 minutes ago, pocster said: Do it ! Paint it ! England to win ! ( hate football btw ) 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hecateh Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 21 hours ago, newhome said: I used to love Diamond White once upon a time. Completely sober to oblivion for about 50p back in the day. Used to team that with Pernod on the rocks with the strangely opaque look. When I became more sophisticated (not!) I hit the voddy trail instead . Posh or what - I drank White Lightening - much cheaper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 (edited) Some classy ladies on this forum. And there was I concerned we'd bring them down to our level! Edited July 11, 2018 by Onoff 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted July 12, 2018 Author Share Posted July 12, 2018 (edited) On 10/07/2018 at 19:38, daiking said: Why start now? Just paint the bloody thing. If you do a bad job the poor plastering won’t be so obvious. Just makes me realise how good mine is now by comparison, considering its a DIY job. Did you pay someone to do that? Edit: If you were nearer you'd be welcome to this virtually full bag of EasiFill 20 I have. I couldn't live with that. Not in the bedroom is it, the missus will be constantly picking up on it! Edited July 12, 2018 by Onoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 42 minutes ago, Onoff said: Just makes me realise how good mine is now by comparison, considering its a DIY job. Did you pay someone to do that? Prob best not to ask Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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