Browse Forums Finishing Touch 1 Jul 30, 2008 5:08 pm Need help.....but we all know that.
We've just finished re-painting the WIR in preparation for cabinetry.....thought we'd start on a room only we see and we have a minor question. As I'd ripped out some old WIRery I'd damaged the walls, had a light switch moved so patched that, and therefore had to repair all the dingleberrys. I believe we've used all the right products, built up the bog (Polyfilla self mix powder), sanded, used good quality Dulux paints, the right brushes and rollers and my wife is a painting wiz. However, where ever there is an underlying patch the finish is totally smooth rather than normally slightly textured finish you get from a roller finish on plasterwork. Basically because the underlying surfaces are different textures.....we'd like to avoid this obviously so what are we doing wrong. I think the painting techniques fine.....wrong product?....help please! Also if you have any tips for making ceiling painting easier that would be helpful to..... mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: Plastering...bogging secrets....please share! 3Jul 30, 2008 5:45 pm I have also had this problem in the past.
Don't know how professional this solution is though... What I did was to thin some polyfilla down with water and sponge it on in a rough finish, fading out towards the edges. With a bit of mucking around with different applicators you could get close to the surrounding rolled texture. As for painting ceilings I find the Michelangelo approach a winner - do the job ****** down. Better yet, lie down and get someone else to do the job. Cheers, Earl Re: Plastering...bogging secrets....please share! 4Jul 30, 2008 5:49 pm Strumer I have also had this problem in the past. Don't know how professional this solution is though... What I did was to thin some polyfilla down with water and sponge it on in a rough finish, fading out towards the edges. With a bit of mucking around with different applicators you could get close to the surrounding rolled texture. As for painting ceilings I find the Michelangelo approach a winner - do the job ****** down. Better yet, lie down and get someone else to do the job. Cheers, Earl Thanks for the tip.....actually DW is doing the work....I'm just finding the solution....even better.... mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: Plastering...bogging secrets....please share! 5Jul 30, 2008 6:12 pm I’ve had the same problem as well!!!!
I took off all the lovely gold brass fittings (21 years old) in the bathroom and toilet and replaced with nice chrome ones. I hade to fill the holes, and it really annoys me that you can see the difference, worse, the filled areas! I thought it was my crappy work, now I feel better! Earls technique sounds good……I have to sand it all back again so I’ll try it out! Thanks Earl!!! I think I’ll ask my painter as well, he might have a simpler technique; I’ll pass it on when I find out. Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Plastering...bogging secrets....please share! 6Jul 30, 2008 10:04 pm It's all about multiple coats of paint on some sections, and none on the new plaster.
So try to replicated it. Ie rougher rollers for the new stuff, then a smoother coat all over. Steve Re: Plastering...bogging secrets....please share! 7Jul 30, 2008 11:47 pm Mish....in a way glad the expert has the same problem.
YC....DW is already using a lambswool roller can you get rougher than that?...but I can see what you mean. Maybe Paula was right after all....don't sand it so well. Pity FIL is no longer around his painting knowledge would be helpful about now. mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: Plastering...bogging secrets....please share! 8Aug 03, 2008 12:33 am TDL
Are you saying that you will still be able to see the walls in a wir when its finished? I never seen such a room in my 38 years as a cabinetmaker Best Price Wardrobes Sliding door robes | Walk in robes Deco panel | Mirror | Melamine 26 to 28 Cottage lane Hackham M: 0402 927 376 http://www.bestpricewardrobes.com.au Trade welcome Re: Plastering...bogging secrets....please share! 9Aug 03, 2008 8:19 am Kevin Brown TDL Are you saying that you will still be able to see the walls in a wir when its finished? I never seen such a room in my 38 years as a cabinetmaker Kevin, I have a blank wall in my WIR, very visible!! Paula Re: Plastering...bogging secrets....please share! 10Aug 03, 2008 9:07 am Kevin Brown TDL Are you saying that you will still be able to see the walls in a wir when its finished? I never seen such a room in my 38 years as a cabinetmaker Yes there is a blank wall in my WIR for a mirror....but that's not the point we practiced our bogging/painting technique in the room with the least amount of visible wall so that we get it right in the rest of the house....seemed to make sense to me. mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: Plastering...bogging secrets....please share! 11Aug 03, 2008 12:28 pm Paula Kevin Brown TDL Are you saying that you will still be able to see the walls in a wir when its finished? I never seen such a room in my 38 years as a cabinetmaker Kevin, I have a blank wall in my WIR, very visible!! Usually WIR's are small rooms and with not much lighting, so the need to worry about surface finish is not important. However, If you are lucky enough to have a house big enough to have a blank unused wall in your wir, then patch the hole with the same material that the wall is made from. In plasterboard, glue in a piece of plasterboard into the hole with cornice cement ( it sets quickly), after it sets, flush finish it with top coat, then undercoat the patched sections with several coats, then undercoat the whole wall if necessary, then paint. If your WIR is not very visable just bog up, paint one coat, nobody will know any different. Best Price Wardrobes Sliding door robes | Walk in robes Deco panel | Mirror | Melamine 26 to 28 Cottage lane Hackham M: 0402 927 376 http://www.bestpricewardrobes.com.au Trade welcome Re: Plastering...bogging secrets....please share! 12Aug 03, 2008 10:02 pm Kevin Brown Paula Kevin Brown TDL Are you saying that you will still be able to see the walls in a wir when its finished? I never seen such a room in my 38 years as a cabinetmaker Kevin, I have a blank wall in my WIR, very visible!! Usually WIR's are small rooms and with not much lighting, so the need to worry about surface finish is not important. However, If you are lucky enough to have a house big enough to have a blank unused wall in your wir, then patch the hole with the same material that the wall is made from. In plasterboard, glue in a piece of plasterboard into the hole with cornice cement ( it sets quickly), after it sets, flush finish it with top coat, then undercoat the patched sections with several coats, then undercoat the whole wall if necessary, then paint. If your WIR is not very visable just bog up, paint one coat, nobody will know any different. Thanks for the tip....basically what we did but the bogged section is still smooth....as I said want to get it right before we start on the rest of the house. Besides WIR or not DW is a bit of perfectionist when it comes to paint work..... mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: Plastering...bogging secrets....please share! 13Aug 17, 2008 6:34 am 'TDL - what nap length is on the lambswool roller?
I've just plastered many many sections and using an old roller to do the sealer coat - and then a 12mm nap length wool roller for the top coat there are no signs of the existing / new areas being different textures. I'll post some pics when I finish it today. Steve Re: Plastering...bogging secrets....please share! 14Aug 17, 2008 9:27 am Will check with the boss..... mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: Plastering...bogging secrets....please share! 15Aug 22, 2008 7:31 pm Hmmm ..... bit hard to say how to fix it without seeing it. I've replaced a 50cm by 50cm peice of plaster a while back. Patched, plaster bogged it and painted it. Once the patch was covered but smooth. I used a cheap sponge roller & used paint from the inside of the lid which had thickened a little. Rolled a few coats on and tho I can see it, (cause I know where it is) no one else notices it.
So, this would be fine on small patches. Larger area, personally I'd be looking for a mildly textured paint or a special effects roller. Good luck ... and remember, just cause you can see the repair dosn't mean anyone else can! Timbacare - Save Your Furniture! We can help you revive timber furniture & flooring www.timbacare.com.au Re: Plastering...bogging secrets....please share! 16Aug 22, 2008 7:36 pm Timbacare Good luck ... and remember, just cause you can see the repair dosn't mean anyone else can! Thanks for the tips will have to try in the next room...must admit DW did use brand spanka rollers.....and it is what I tell my wife about not seeing it but she's a perfectionist with painting.... mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard If this is a custom build then I would expect the builder to set out the door frame closer to the wall to avoid the gap between architrave and the wall and or specify… 9 8306 traditional gable roof facade - Have you did the dark and light gray color combination in facade with gray stone in facade… 0 4211 Hi We have finally decided to complete a KDR on our corner plot in NE Melbourne suburbs. Given its a corner plot approx. 400 sqm just a standard design may not fit the… 0 8556 |