Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Sep 30, 2006 12:31 am Hi all,
I am currently at the early stage of building with one of the volume builder. I have a question which might sounds silly. Today I had a tender appointment and was told that the number of coats for internal walls is 2 instead of 3 as stated in the brochure. They claimed it is 3 because it includes the undercoat. It doesn't sound right to me, but still not sure as I'm not expert in this. Any comments. please? Re: Question of paint coats 2Sep 30, 2006 7:38 am Hi connexion,
This is stand with all project homes and some private builders. Really when you think of it, it’s perfectly ok. It’s a new home with new walls, 1 undercoat and 2 top coats is all you should need. It’s not like your trying to paint over 30 years of other paint colours. Good luck, hope you enjoy building. Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Question of paint coats 3Oct 01, 2006 2:20 pm To me if the walls are bare plaster they need an undercoat then two top coats
if the painter is by the book they always use an undercoat and then two top coats on previously painted surfaces SOME painters in new homes and large appartment blocks use two coats only on bare plasterboard one is a base coat (cheep flat acrylic) tinted in the colour of choice then the second is the top coat tinted to the colour the problem with this (in most cases) is that you dont get the maximum durability out of the paint oh and another thing if they are spraying the walls make sure they lay if off with a roller this makes it possible to touch up where the dead flat finish that you get with spraying it is impossible to touch up hope this helps EGGENZ 2006 Re: Question of paint coats 5Oct 04, 2006 5:57 pm Go to the hardware and tell them you need a sealer for new plaster work.
Check with them, a sealer might be all you need, then you can do your top coats? I find it hard keeping up with it all, every time I turn around there’s a new product on the market! Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Go to an actual paint store, not bunnings. Dulux even have trade centers. Don't have to be a trade to but their paint. 1 14047 Thankyou so much 😀 I've decided on White on white for doors and trims, White on white 50% on ceiling and Mt buller for walls. Fingers crossed it will look OK 😀 2 3618 Thank you. That is really helpful. Once we get the place done and passed for OC we can upgrade in the future once we get back on our feet and not paying mortgage and rent. 4 3993 |