Browse Forums Interior Decorating Lounge 1 Jun 01, 2011 2:56 pm Just wondering what everyone went for, for their painting, a 2 coat system or 3 coat system and why? I am just trying to decide which one I should go for. Originally was going with a 2 coat system, but now I am thinking do I pay the extra and go 3? Any thoughts appreciated. Thanks Re: 2 or 3 coats? 3Jun 01, 2011 9:06 pm Our painter did undercoat and 2 top coats and it looks amazing Check out our renovation in progress at http://www.ourdiydream.com Follow us on facebook http://www.facebook.com/ourdiydream Check out what we are 'pinning' http://pinterest.com/ourdiydream/ Re: 2 or 3 coats? 4Jun 01, 2011 9:10 pm We had 3 coats, but I am not happy with some parts of the house. Lots of streaks, patches on the entry hall. I am expecting it to be rectified, ours was a standard 3 coats, but we would have paid for it. I believe they have only done 2 coats in some areas and it shows. Re: 2 or 3 coats? 5Jun 02, 2011 12:00 pm 3 coats for sure. We have the same issue as Deb17 where you can really see in some areas how bad the job is. I'm better at painting then the painters we had... that's saying something Re: 2 or 3 coats? 6Jun 02, 2011 1:45 pm I would hqave thought that 3 coat system was standard. (Two coat should be at a discount, but with only one top coat layer would wear quickly and poorly. This is false economy as it's a lot cheaper to put on a coat when the house is being build as opposed to 10 years down the track). Demolition August 2009, Construction Started September 2009, Completed December 2010 Re: 2 or 3 coats? 7Jun 02, 2011 3:54 pm Thank you for the replies. I agree and think 3 coats should be standard! I think we are going to pay the extra and have the 3 coats. (have been told we can't have the colour we want in 2 coats anyway) so 3 it is. Re: 2 or 3 coats? 9Jun 03, 2011 6:30 pm Our painters will be touching up on the weekend and we will have our inspection Wed, I trust it will look good when we go back in. Mainly only one wall that needs re-painting. Everything else has been spot on so far, and they are pretty quick fixing things if you ask. Can't wait to move in. Re: 2 or 3 coats? 10Oct 13, 2011 12:13 pm Are you talking about : the 3rd coat (undercoat + colour + colour) or are they talking about 3rd colour coat (undercoat + colour + colour + colour)? Re: 2 or 3 coats? 12Oct 13, 2011 1:51 pm eyspy I am a Painter by trade and I always do one coat of primer/sealer then 2 top coats using only premium paints like Dulux or Solver. NO watering down of the paints either. So eyspy, do you call it 2 coats or 3 coats for what you're doing? thanks. Re: 2 or 3 coats? 14Oct 13, 2011 11:43 pm thanks, eyspy. My builder is going to give me 3 coats : undercoat + color+color, , so that's sound right? Btw, can you advise which paint is better, Taubman or bristol ? Thanks again eyspy. Re: 2 or 3 coats? 15Oct 14, 2011 9:22 am Sorry, but I have never used those paints you mentioned. In my career of painting for over 30 years I have only used 2 brands, Dulux or Solver. Had no need to switch brands. FREE tip. If you are getting a contractor to paint for you first get reccomendations. Then go for the hourly rate and not the quote, but also ask for the paint at 'Cost' price. This can save you up to $1,000 if it's a big job. The 10 litre can of Dulux wash and wear paint you see in the store for $200 I get for about $90 Re: 2 or 3 coats? 16Oct 14, 2011 7:40 pm eyspy The 10 litre can of Dulux wash and wear paint you see in the store for $200 I get for about $90 Wow, thanks for the tip, eyspy! Where are you located ? Maybe I can hire you... Re: 2 or 3 coats? 17Nov 15, 2011 11:04 pm I have 1 undercoat and 2 colour coats on my walls. In my lounge I have 4 ceiling coats as I wasn't happy with the finish of the 3rd coat. In the kids room I have 3 ceiling coats as the 2 nd coat shows the patches still. It started off as a yellowish kitchen ceiling though. Re: 2 or 3 coats? 18Dec 06, 2011 2:59 pm I just did 2 white undercoats and 1 top coat in my laundry. Changed broom beige walls to white undercoat. it was a bit patchy so did another white undercoat. Then it was much more consistent. So I found 1 white topcoat to be enough for a laundry. That and I'm not sure there's quite enough for a 2 nd white top coat. Re: 2 or 3 coats? 19Apr 21, 2012 12:25 am Hi Taspost. . .we had a 2-coat system offered as standard and ended up paying an extra $2200 (from memory) to put on a third coat, and use proper Taubmans paint instead of trade paint. I'm a bit of a DIYer myself, and in future I would just go for the 2 coats. .. we've been in the house and I find that I've either changed the colour on the walls, or re-coated the walls since anyway. If they offer you a 2-coat system, they surely have to provide a finish that is satisfacty anyway. . . there will be a range of colours that will cover with 2-coats. . . I'd choose something neutral and do the repaints and feature walls when I moved in. But that's just me! Re: 2 or 3 coats? 20Sep 23, 2014 9:45 am A different question on the same. We bought an upgrade package which has three-coat paint system. Because I am not there when they're painting each coat, is there an easy way for a novice like me to tell the difference between 2 and 3 coats. In other words, how do I tell if the builder is actually applying three coats? Thanks in advance for your advice. Neil How can (whatever that means jodge Hi Taspost. . .we had a 2-coat system offered as standard and ended up paying an extra $2200 (from memory) to put on a third coat, and use proper Taubmans paint instead of trade paint. I'm a bit of a DIYer myself, and in future I would just go for the 2 coats. .. we've been in the house and I find that I've either changed the colour on the walls, or re-coated the walls since anyway. If they offer you a 2-coat system, they surely have to provide a finish that is satisfacty anyway. . . there will be a range of colours that will cover with 2-coats. . . I'd choose something neutral and do the repaints and feature walls when I moved in. But that's just me! |