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Yeah its a good choice Ando, 2 hour re-coat time.

Its all about personal choice and i would paint them all in the RAL 9016, your plan may not look deliberate giving an impression that some has been freshly painted and some not. Applying a different finish to the doors etc may create a more planned scheme but like i said i'd do them all the same...

Thanks Lucid, some really good advice there.

Hi Guys, I'm in the market for a home theatre amp and speaker package. Budget is no more than a grand for the speakers and £5-600 for an amp. Think i've found an amp which is the sony strdn 1050 but would probably get the newer 1060. Its the speakers i'm having trouble deciding on. I think...

Not sure what a buffet is?? but if you're not using a pole you'll struggle to keep a wet edge. Only explanation for the patches of matt is you're missing bits.

No. No contract matt is any good (IMO) as a decorative coating with the exception in some cases of ceilings. It will look like it had never been painted very quickly. The armstead vinyl matt though isn't a bad drop of gear.

Bedec masonary paint, it will only go so far though you may have to do some filling.

There are some conspiracy theories that shed Dulux trade isn't the same as DD centre or Brewers. I don't know, but my recommendation would be to go to an independent decorators merchant and buy your choice of paint. Crown, Dulux, Johnstones are all fine (if not my first choice) for what you...

Seriously, has Joe-90's account been hacked ? You're making some really daft comments at the moment. There are generally retail paints and trade paints. A 2.5 litre can of retail dulux off the shelf at homebase is not of the same quality as a 2.5 litre can from a trade outlet with trade...

Around 5-6 years ago i used it with XD on a big exterior job, 60 plus windows. Looked good and lasted well, you're doing nothing wrong. Personally i would never just gloss on gloss especially an exterior, far more likely to flake. You've done nothing wrong and sikkens need to be a bit more...

Average of £166 per room, i could retire on you.

I presume 2k tops is sarcasm as thats cowboy rates. As mentioned by Bosswhite get several quotes

Undercoating promotes adhesion as well as covering minor surface defects and creating film build, surprised sikkens don't recommend it even over sound surfaces. On the occasions i've called any paint company my impressions have varied from clearly talking to the tea lady to knowledgeable , sound...

Good tip, what about residue though, did you clean / neutralise the wd40?

There's loads of info on here, just get searching. Skill with a brush does play some part though.

I'm a big fan of Bedec for exterior paints. Their masonry paint is excellent. They have a good range for various projects. The south side of properties always take the worst of it, there are not many paint systems that will get you beyond 5-7 years before it starts to get shabby.

The dulux quick drying is supposed to be good, i've used the undercoat and its great to use so will try the gloss when the chance comes. Agree with Joe, its the way forward and best get used to it if you're in the trade.

The Gliddens must be new old stock as the brand no longer exists, its now armstead which isn't a bad budget (ish) paint. I stopped using using gliddens years ago as felt the quality had dropped off. All oil based paints yellow quicker than they used to, Dulux quick drying undercoat is...

Don't be tempted into buying dirt cheap emulsion, its a false economy, far more coats required than a good paint with high obliteration. I covered a black ceiling with three coats of johnstones coverplus (white). You could use 12 or 15" roller sleeves but you would have to buy a pole (which...

Both oil and water based satinwoods are available. Dulux umpteenth re-formulation water based is very good, used some recently and its good enough to ditch oil based in a satin finish for good. Sikkens BL satura is still the best. If you do want oil based look for trade. So did you do the...