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My buisness depends on good quality paint , Ive tried them all over the years & always prefer to use Crown Trade White or Brolac , followed closely by Dulux. Get along to Brewers... Wickes is crap IMO no matter what some maytell you ...I worked for a customer 3 weeks ago whos husband bought...

Anyone know what the temp setting/number should be at on our Bosch upright fridge/freezer? Theres two settings illuminated, one for the fridge the other for freezer. Freezer is set at 18* Which I presume is minus/ - 18*) that seems ok but the fridge is at 4* , is that too high or low? never...

TRADE emulsion ( Dulux, Crown etc.,) from a TRADE shop, its thicker/undiluted unlike DIY (Homebase/B&Q etc) stuff :wink:

The paint will usually look slightly lighter on smooth areas compared to the 'rougher' patches in the same way two pieces of white paper , one smooth the other 'toothed' , will seem a different tones

Easier to cut the external first :wink: As for the silicone, a coat of oil-based undercoat will seal it before emulsion

No particular make, depends opn 'feel' really , though Hamiltons are good - expensive though :wink:

You should never need to water it down(except the first coat)..Cant understand how its drying between each roller fill unless youre nipping out for a tea between dips :) I wish all emulsions dried that quick as Id earn a lot more money 8)

Spend at least £4 on a medium to deep pile roller sleeve from a trade outlet .As for brushes - A Hamiltons perfection 2"(woodwork) or Contractor 3"(for emulsion ) You might find a decent Harris or Acorn for a bit less

Ah, seems like the first coat wasnt thinned ... Best thing to do is line with 1400-1700 grade paper :wink:

You sure its not wallpaper paste residue? Or is it uneven platering ?

Are these plasterboard walls or solid plaster? In either case Id suggest lining or a possible light skim with Easi-fill if the latter

..mmm.. Those prices for Onetime are no better than I get at Brewers with my trade discount... Whats this Toupret stuff like to use in comparison?

..Or Crown trade .. good stuff , especially the whites , even better than Dulux :wink:

Omw yes,forget to mention it, Red Devil onetime filler is the absolute dogs b*****s, Ive been using it for years, pricey but great stuff - slightly flexible too .. Not suited to larger areas needing skimming though (unless youre rich )

My point exactly :wink:

Id use Tetrion all purpose or Easyfill - theyre easier to rub down..

Prime/undercoat first , preferably with Zinsser :wink:

And de-claw him ..Youll be saving the lives of at least 20 sonbirds a year to boot.. :twisted:

...Both are as thin as milk though..... 8)

Hi Phil, I presume youre painting the walls with matt emulsion? If so you wont need primer, thats only used on bare wood/metal prior to top-coating though it wont do any harm on the walls , just a bit of overkill :wink: