Browse Forums Finishing Touch 1 Oct 03, 2010 9:32 pm Hi all, I'm keen for advice on finishing a new room we've had built. It has gyprock walls, timber trim with built-in MDF recesses. The walls have been joined and the joins have been sanded, but the rest of the walls are unsealed as yet. We've been advised to just paint two coats of ceiling white on the gyprock and ceiling as the undercoat... but will this work for the timber and MDF too? Most of the trim and the MDF will be painted the same as the walls eventually. Thanks very much, spiffmiff Re: Advice - Sealing / Undercoating a new room (gyprock & wo 2Oct 04, 2010 1:55 am NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Use a proper Undercoat/sealer one coat is enough of the sealer and you can use this on the MDF and timber if you want here are my tips regarding what and where Ceilings - Ceiling white(Ultra flat) to all ceiling areas except bathroom and laundry Bathrooms and laundry - Satin/Semi gloss (Walls and Ceiling) better moisture resistance and can have a higher mould resistance ( you can get a Low sheen product too but coating performance is not as good IMO) Walls - Low sheen superior hiding of wall imperfections and good stain resistance Now just be aware there are different kinds if grime and the different brands tackle certain types One major brand has Superior water based stain resistance (wine, etc) while another has Superior Oil based stain resistance( finger marks etc) Most common stains are oil based so it made my choice easy (PM me for the products if you want to know) both can handle the others stain resistance but to a lesser degree Interior Trims, windows, and Doors - Satin/Semi-gloss or High Gloss ENAMEL Thats right OIL based enamel wash it up with TURPS Hard wearing, and smooth and does not flex like a Water based Gloss Sure clean up is a pain in the bum but the finish is superior Now also remember that there are varying levels of product every paint manufactuer has a Ultra premium Premium Trade Premuim Trade Budget plus Speciality finishes too So buy Ultra Premium regardless as it will be easier to apply, easier to clean, and look absolutely professional for any DIYer Also if you want the best advice face to face, Avoid big box Hardware stores and go to a Paint specific retailer (Bristol, Dulux, Taubmans, Wattyl, Luxury etc) you dont have to buy there but they should give the right advice first time So many times I have helped a customer in a Big Box hardware store as the guy/girl behind the counter had no idea whilst I was buying paint for my own projects I went outside once. The graphics were alright, but the gameplay sucked! Settlement:22nd June Slab:27th August Frame:16th Sept Bricked:21st Oct Roof:24th Nov Linings HANDOVER23rd March! Re: Advice - Sealing / Undercoating a new room (gyprock & wo 3Feb 17, 2011 11:57 am Hi, I have a question im building a new house and should be completed within 10 weeks or so i have been told by some people that u cannot paint a house straight away and that you have to wait until the walls are settled, is this true? also how many coats of undercoat do you need to put on the walls before painting them? 6 11144 Hi, planning on using the attached stone pieces in my bathroom. I want to remove stains and gloss seal. Can I get some advice on best way to remove stains and best… 0 6709 |