Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Painting costs seem huge 19May 07, 2016 10:12 pm Building Casaview Denison 30 https://fortdenison.wordpress.com/about Re: Painting costs seem huge 20May 08, 2016 10:05 am ^^ No, it's not more work for a different colour trim, well it shouldn't be. That "upgrade" cost for a different colour for architrave and skirting is ridiculous. Even when they are the same colour, they are a different type of paint, gloss as opposed to low sheen on the walls. The cutting in should be the same and as carefully done whether it's the same or contrasting colour. When the builder charges more for a different trim colour, they are basically admitting their paint job is sub-standard and the client needs to pay more for a decent job. They using concrete or timber sleepers? Timber or steel uprights? Any drainage behind sleeper? 3 5950 Hi, Have used the Dulux 1 step, oil base on my walls(white set), out of can it’s already a more thinner product than a final coat paint Also in water base Water or… 3 5084 Thanks mate, is there a standard off the shelf type breathable product I can apply DIY? Thanks 2 8365 |