Browse Forums General Discussion Re: I have to pay for my builder to use an undercoat!!! 9Dec 10, 2009 12:15 am Cherryripe An undercoat is the first coat that goes onto bare plaster. It is the same as a sealer as it protects the plaster from soaking up the actual paint. Then the 2 topcoats of colour are to be applied. Every professional painter I have spoken to has told me exactly that. So I certainly do understand what I am talking about. Also, if you had read my post correctly I stated that the colour I chose was simply white and not a deep colour as you suggested. We have paid the builder alot of money to build our house and I am not happy that they are cutting corners when an undercoat plus 2 top coats is standard all over Australia. I really am not asking for much! Anyone who has some constructive advice only can reply! un·der·coat / ˈəndərˌkōt/ • n. 1. a layer of paint applied after the primer and before the topcoat. encylclopedia.com when your making a post regarding your builder not using an undercoat, would make sense to know what "undercoat" is. Theres your constructive advice Re: I have to pay for my builder to use an undercoat!!! 10Dec 10, 2009 7:47 pm You are seriously confused....a primer is for EXTERIOR WOOD. Not bare plaster. Here's a link to the Haymes Paint website that describes it's Acrylic Sealer Undercoat with directions to paint straight on bare plaster after sanding. Then it goes onto describe when painting on exterior wood to use a primer before the undercoat. http://www.haymespaint.com.au/haymes/main.php?c=380. Honestly you need to make sure you get your facts right if you are going to make a point, but why you have to do it in such an aggressive way to begin with is astonishing. Maybe you have way too much time on your hands, not sure what your problem is and I really couldn't care less anyway. BTW- I wouldn't suggest relying on an online American dictionary to prove a point. It's not the most reliable source now is it? Hi Mofflepop, I would recommend finding a building designer to prepare plans, they should design to your specified budget. The benefit is you can tender the project out… 9 20417 Hi All, I just wanted to close this topic out with an update. So we ended up agreeing to a number with the insurance company, and after an extensive amount of hand… 8 23402 That sucks! Hope it all works out. Good to move away from steel anyway for all your reasons, but it's also thermally poor. 16 17875 |