snakeheadblu Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Any advice will be appreciated im preparing a bedroom to paint ive stripped walls , filled and rubbed walls so ready to go .Im goin to do 2 coats first in white do i start with the ceiling then walls and last gloss the skirting boards.Also in the white i have matt and silk what do you reccomend for 2nd coat to the ceiling i usually use silk but someone said best to do ceiling in matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barleycorn Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Don't forget your primer... Dulux recommend: Celing Walls Window frames Window sill Radiators Skirting Door frame Door jb http://www.dulux.co.uk/studio/masterclasses/da_decorating_order.jsp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafya Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Any advice will be appreciated im preparing a bedroom to paint ive stripped walls , filled and rubbed walls so ready to go .Im goin to do 2 coats first in white do i start with the ceiling then walls and last gloss the skirting boards.Also in the white i have matt and silk what do you reccomend for 2nd coat to the ceiling i usually use silk but someone said best to do ceiling in matt Do the ceiling in matt for both coats. If the walls are not going to be white as the final colour than both coats need to be in mat and don't forget to let each coat have at least 12 hrs between coats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakeheadblu Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 Can I use the silk for undercoat on walls then the 2nd coat will be a matt does this make a difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnvqsos Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Can I use the silk for undercoat on walls then the 2nd coat will be a matt does this make a difference Silk is a top coat emulsion but it could be used as a basecoat.You sound like you have loads of silk to use up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p-and-d Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Matt for ceilings 2 coats, 1 base coat matt on walls, 2 top coats of silk however if walls are not white then just do 2 full coats of the color. Acrylic primer on woodwork and then gloss. Regarding 12 hours between coats that a little excessive, all waterbased paints are recoatable in 4-6 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakeheadblu Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Thanks all Also got a bar in garden but walls hav been rendered so apparently will take lots of undercoat so am I ok to water paint down if So what is the standard formula plz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnvqsos Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Thanks all Also got a bar in garden but walls hav been rendered so apparently will take lots of undercoat so am I ok to water paint down if So what is the standard formula plz? Use proper masonry paint for rubble and read instructions.Good value is Leyland or Dacrylate opposite Tescos,S6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakeheadblu Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Silk is a top coat emulsion but it could be used as a basecoat.You sound like you have loads of silk to use up. Lol yeah i got bout 10 ltr of silk to use up so will i be ok doin 1st coat in silk then 2nd coat in a matt ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strix Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Applying a more matt finish over a silk one may cause crackling Silk is a finish which is easier to clean Matt gives a better finish on ceilings as satin shows any flaws up more If you've for a mix of satin and matt for the walls, and want to use it up, consider mixing both together... but you'll need to mix it all thoroughly in one batch else it'll come out patchy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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