Search results

  1. C

    Sealing grout in shower area.

    Thanks guys
  2. C

    Sealing grout in shower area.

    It doesn't say so but I keep reading about sealing the grout. I have used Mapei ultracolour plus (white). If I don't need to seal it then great.
  3. C

    Sealing grout in shower area.

    Hi, I have grouted my bathroom and am now looking at some sealer for the grout. The tiles are ceramic. There's so many products to choose from so I'm just after some recommendations. Thanks
  4. C

    Wallpaper painting primer - 123 stuff, what does it do?

    I use leyland acrylic primer/undercoat.
  5. C

    Primer that doesnt raise the grain

    The primer is meant to raise the grain a bit. You then give it a light sand and put your top coats. I hate to tell you but it'll probably need two top coats of satin. A bit of advice is not to worry if the furst coat if satin doesn't go on very good. Add a touch of water (obv if water based)...
  6. C

    Primer that doesnt raise the grain

    It will only take a few minutes to give it a quick sand
  7. C

    Painting matt over silk walls..

    I've used the Leyland trade acrylic primer in the past, slightly thinned. Do the whole room in an hour and dries quick. There is special paint you can put on first but I've never needed it.
  8. C

    Cheaper alternative to Dulux Trade

    You can usually get 7.5 litres of the dulux vinyl Matt for around £27 to £30 at the dulux decorating centres or brewers. I guess some other similar places too.
  9. C

    Painting doors

    They have a tendency to shred when brand new.
  10. C

    Painting doors

    Thoroughly wash rollers first before using on doors!
  11. C

    Painting doors

    Are they varnished already? Or wood stained? You will need a primer. I'd recommend zinsser b.i.n. Painting I'd use a small roller. Cut in the crevices with a brush then roller the rest. Light sand between coats.
  12. C

    Wallpaper over Wallrock Thermal Liner

    Size the Matt with wallpaper paste mixed thinly. I'd then recommend ready mixed paste to hang the thermal liner, then ready mixed paste and cross line the lining paper. I would then size the lining paper once it is dry. I've used mural papers before and they usually require the paste the wall...
  13. C

    Hairline cracks after painting

    Most likely caused by temperature changes. If they're tiny then filling and sanding will sort them. Nothing to worry about.
  14. C

    strong double sided tape for this map

    Hmm, if they're tiny pieces would blue tac hold them?
  15. C

    strong double sided tape for this map

    How about velcro tape. You can cut it to whatever size you like. It may stick out too much though.
  16. C

    Dealing with flaking layer of plaster before painting

    Flaking? Looks half a cm thick in parts. You could blend it with some filler. A skim would be better but if you want a go yourself you could always use a long peice of wood, put in loads of filler then level it with the wood by putting half the wood on the good plaster and pulling down to fill...
  17. C

    Newly plastered ceiling and water leak stains

    If the stain has gone and the leak is definitely fixed then just mist coat as normal. No need for extra cost if not needed
  18. C

    White Wall Paint Recommendations Needed

    £65 for 2.5l? That's dearer than f&b! Dulux trade do a durable flat matt which is about £50 for 10 ltrs. I've also had good results with the dulux easycare.
  19. C

    Filling gaps in lining paper

    Once you've sanded the joins I'd put some acrylic primer/undercoat on the joins before emulsioning. This will stop the filler showing through more Matt than the emulsion!
  20. C

    Stain coming through after mist coat

    Certainly looks like pva. If it hasn't indented the plaster it should cover fine with the top coats. Just give it a little sand and mist coat the area again.
Back
Top