So, just moved into a new flat and while I've had professionals in to do some stuff I wanted done in a hurry, I'm now taking my time over some less urgent things.
I'm a complete novice to this, so be gentle. Or rough, if I need it.
First project - sort out this feature wall in the lounge.
http://imgur.com/AtEaYk7
I realise this may take an extra coat or two. I'm using Leyland Trade Undercoat (which I know takes a full day to dry, but came recommended) and am assuming I'll have two coats of that before the blue stops showing through.
Problems with the wall - the previous work has been somewhat shoddy. There's what looks like nail heads poking up from under the paint / paper
http://imgur.com/2HKFK83
and very visible seams.
http://imgur.com/uIOdS17
I'm reluctant to get too deep into fixing these as I want rid of this blue sharpish and will probably be looking at doing this wall again in a year or two once I've got a better idea of how I want the room to look. However any advice on what I might be able to do, or really should do, would be appreciated.
The previous owners had a TV mounted on the wall and the back of it is a bit of a mess. This'll be covered up with a mirror or painting, but I'd like to leave the holes and electrics in place in case I want them in the future. What should I do with the bare bits of plaster though?
http://imgur.com/MJIy1db
http://imgur.com/MJIy1db
Apart from that, my plan is to sugar soap it, let it dry, sand it down, undercoat it (planning for two coats, unless the first one does a stellar job. Following that - I've got some leftover white McPherson Vinyl Matt from when decorators were doing the bedroom ceilings. Any reason to not use that?
Promise to post some after photos!
I'm a complete novice to this, so be gentle. Or rough, if I need it.
First project - sort out this feature wall in the lounge.
http://imgur.com/AtEaYk7
I realise this may take an extra coat or two. I'm using Leyland Trade Undercoat (which I know takes a full day to dry, but came recommended) and am assuming I'll have two coats of that before the blue stops showing through.
Problems with the wall - the previous work has been somewhat shoddy. There's what looks like nail heads poking up from under the paint / paper
http://imgur.com/2HKFK83
and very visible seams.
http://imgur.com/uIOdS17
I'm reluctant to get too deep into fixing these as I want rid of this blue sharpish and will probably be looking at doing this wall again in a year or two once I've got a better idea of how I want the room to look. However any advice on what I might be able to do, or really should do, would be appreciated.
The previous owners had a TV mounted on the wall and the back of it is a bit of a mess. This'll be covered up with a mirror or painting, but I'd like to leave the holes and electrics in place in case I want them in the future. What should I do with the bare bits of plaster though?
http://imgur.com/MJIy1db
http://imgur.com/MJIy1db
Apart from that, my plan is to sugar soap it, let it dry, sand it down, undercoat it (planning for two coats, unless the first one does a stellar job. Following that - I've got some leftover white McPherson Vinyl Matt from when decorators were doing the bedroom ceilings. Any reason to not use that?
Promise to post some after photos!
