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over a year ago
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Bloody wish I hadn't started! What a nightmare, how anyone finds it therapeutic is beyond me! I'm obsessed running back and forth thinking the old coat is coming through, skirting boards, clothes and carpets. It's shit. |
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over a year ago
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"Bloody wish I hadn't started! What a nightmare, how anyone finds it therapeutic is beyond me! I'm obsessed running back and forth thinking the old coat is coming through, skirting boards, clothes and carpets. It's shit."
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over a year ago
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"I love it, I've just dome ma bedroom and am in the middle of doing the hallway. Just pour yaself a cold beer, put some tunes on and chill  "
Can't have a beer I'm 5 day post op after man tits! Chest of David Beckham now lol |
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over a year ago
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"iv got my bedroom and hall to do, iv got be in right frame of mind to start,but when I do start I don't mind it
make sure give wood work a rub down,then a good gloss shud be ok with one coat
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Gloss?! I just got teal emulsion? I painted over aqua blue, discusting. Is this why it's coming through? Do I need to gloss? |
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over a year ago
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"You should worry, I've got the entire house to do except for a couple of rooms. Joys of a new house!"
Pft good luck, it's crap. Although I'm a dab hand at skirting boards! *sticks tongue out and goes bog eyed trying to get face near as possible to the corner of the wall* |
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over a year ago
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"I love decorating, you learn hoe to get better at it the more you practice.
Did my downstairs in two days and proud of my skills."
2 days an entire downstairs? Bet it's a botch job. Bet you never painted behind the big bits like settee, just left that didn't you. |
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"I love decorating, you learn hoe to get better at it the more you practice.
Did my downstairs in two days and proud of my skills.
2 days an entire downstairs? Bet it's a botch job. Bet you never painted behind the big bits like settee, just left that didn't you."
Lol, all i did was paint. It's wall paper that's a pain in the arse to put up (so my hall only has wallpaper half way up it and a nice border). |
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"iv got my bedroom and hall to do, iv got be in right frame of mind to start,but when I do start I don't mind it
make sure give wood work a rub down,then a good gloss shud be ok with one coat
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. You will be lucky to get away with one quote . I always fund that at least two costs are necessary.   |
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"I love decorating, you learn hoe to get better at it the more you practice.
Did my downstairs in two days and proud of my skills.
2 days an entire downstairs? Bet it's a botch job. Bet you never painted behind the big bits like settee, just left that didn't you.
Lol, all i did was paint. It's wall paper that's a pain in the arse to put up (so my hall only has wallpaper half way up it and a nice border). "
Right I see, so really you've only painted half a downstairs. I was thinking, 'women? Painting and finishing the job? I don't think so!' |
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"iv got my bedroom and hall to do, iv got be in right frame of mind to start,but when I do start I don't mind it
make sure give wood work a rub down,then a good gloss shud be ok with one coat
. You will be lucky to get away with one quote . I always fund that at least two costs are necessary. "
I know, thought I was being clever by buying one coat paint (think that's what it's called) meaning I'd only have to buy 1 tub... Biggest lie in the world. |
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"I love decorating, you learn hoe to get better at it the more you practice.
Did my downstairs in two days and proud of my skills.
2 days an entire downstairs? Bet it's a botch job. Bet you never painted behind the big bits like settee, just left that didn't you.
Lol, all i did was paint. It's wall paper that's a pain in the arse to put up (so my hall only has wallpaper half way up it and a nice border). . I usually allow at least three days per room. One day for preparation , another day for undercoats , first coat of emulsion and day three for final quotes
Right I see, so really you've only painted half a downstairs. I was thinking, 'women? Painting and finishing the job? I don't think so!' "
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I love decorating, you learn hoe to get better at it the more you practice.
Did my downstairs in two days and proud of my skills.
2 days an entire downstairs? Bet it's a botch job. Bet you never painted behind the big bits like settee, just left that didn't you.
Lol, all i did was paint. It's wall paper that's a pain in the arse to put up (so my hall only has wallpaper half way up it and a nice border).
Right I see, so really you've only painted half a downstairs. I was thinking, 'women? Painting and finishing the job? I don't think so!' "
Right. 
Last time i decorated i painted the ceilings, walls, put up wallpaper in my hall half way up, put borders up. Did some 'special effects' like stripes.
Had a flood, had 2 days to decorate it before i moved back in. Figured i cba to do the ceilings in case it flooded again, painted most of the walls, put borders around the top almost. It looks good so i'm happy. |
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Nooo - don't gloss the walls, that's for woodwork and radiators (though I prefer satin for woodwork, a more subtle finish, less yellowing of white over time, and brushes clean out with water - as do any drips on the carpet).
If you're doing a colour change on a wall, always do a base coat of white emulsion - you'll still probably need 2 coats of new colour. Don't use the cheapest paint - false economy, you'll probably need 3 coats or more.
Always undercoat woodwork, it dries very quickly and stops any of the old colour showing so you might get away with one topcoat.
The absolute best stuff in the world for stopping mould/stains/rusty nail heads/wood resin from knots etc leeching through the topcoat over time is Zinser shellac based paint. I just use it for spotting any dodgy stuff or stuff that's leeched through before.
Use decorators caulk (cheap stuff is fine) to fill all gaps/seams/cracks/screwheads/nailheads in woodwork/coving, and small imperfections on walls. Gives a really good finish, if you get the knack (I apply it with an old credit card, or my finger on seams), it won't need sanding and you can paint on it after 10 min or so.
I hate decorating too, though happy to do others places for money (or other benefit in kind) |
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"I love decorating, you learn hoe to get better at it the more you practice.
Did my downstairs in two days and proud of my skills.
2 days an entire downstairs? Bet it's a botch job. Bet you never painted behind the big bits like settee, just left that didn't you.
Lol, all i did was paint. It's wall paper that's a pain in the arse to put up (so my hall only has wallpaper half way up it and a nice border).
Right I see, so really you've only painted half a downstairs. I was thinking, 'women? Painting and finishing the job? I don't think so!'
Right.
Last time i decorated i painted the ceilings, walls, put up wallpaper in my hall half way up, put borders up. Did some 'special effects' like stripes.
Had a flood, had 2 days to decorate it before i moved back in. Figured i cba to do the ceilings in case it flooded again, painted most of the walls, put borders around the top almost. It looks good so i'm happy. "
Wow that's genuinely impressive! just looked at your pictures, you don't work in bamber bridge do you? |
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"Nooo - don't gloss the walls, that's for woodwork and radiators (though I prefer satin for woodwork, a more subtle finish, less yellowing of white over time, and brushes clean out with water - as do any drips on the carpet).
If you're doing a colour change on a wall, always do a base coat of white emulsion - you'll still probably need 2 coats of new colour. Don't use the cheapest paint - false economy, you'll probably need 3 coats or more.
Always undercoat woodwork, it dries very quickly and stops any of the old colour showing so you might get away with one topcoat.
The absolute best stuff in the world for stopping mould/stains/rusty nail heads/wood resin from knots etc leeching through the topcoat over time is Zinser shellac based paint. I just use it for spotting any dodgy stuff or stuff that's leeched through before.
Use decorators caulk (cheap stuff is fine) to fill all gaps/seams/cracks/screwheads/nailheads in woodwork/coving, and small imperfections on walls. Gives a really good finish, if you get the knack (I apply it with an old credit card, or my finger on seams), it won't need sanding and you can paint on it after 10 min or so.
I hate decorating too, though happy to do others places for money (or other benefit in kind)"
Check you right out! I'm going to follow that to a tee! I didn't think to undercoat skirting boards!! I've also left the roller and brush (cutting in edges, shit hot, I know.) in a jug of water for the night? Is that the right thing to do?
Also with the teal I was hoping to put a few horizontal lines along the wall (pretend I'm posh, show house like ont tele) should I use masking tape to create straight ages?
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"I love decorating, you learn hoe to get better at it the more you practice.
Did my downstairs in two days and proud of my skills.
2 days an entire downstairs? Bet it's a botch job. Bet you never painted behind the big bits like settee, just left that didn't you.
Lol, all i did was paint. It's wall paper that's a pain in the arse to put up (so my hall only has wallpaper half way up it and a nice border).
Right I see, so really you've only painted half a downstairs. I was thinking, 'women? Painting and finishing the job? I don't think so!'
Right.
Last time i decorated i painted the ceilings, walls, put up wallpaper in my hall half way up, put borders up. Did some 'special effects' like stripes.
Had a flood, had 2 days to decorate it before i moved back in. Figured i cba to do the ceilings in case it flooded again, painted most of the walls, put borders around the top almost. It looks good so i'm happy.
Wow that's genuinely impressive! just looked at your pictures, you don't work in bamber bridge do you? "
No i don't. Would genuinely consider decorating for someone though. Really do love decorating.
Lol you can see my decorating ladders in the wonder woman pic. And yes i did that room too. |
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"Zinser is brilliant great blocking qualities for anything you paint it over.
If you are painting red, or yellow or anything you cold call a 'citrus' colour use a grey primer not a white one.
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Yeah, they do other paints too, but I find their undercoat, whilst it has excellent opacity, too thick to work with quickly.
Good call on the grey primer, but white emulsion is much less expensive and 2 good topcoats (unless it's a seriously good emulsion and you can get away with one) works well.
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"Check you right out! I'm going to follow that to a tee! I didn't think to undercoat skirting boards!! I've also left the roller and brush (cutting in edges, shit hot, I know.) in a jug of water for the night? Is that the right thing to do?
Also with the teal I was hoping to put a few horizontal lines along the wall (pretend I'm posh, show house like ont tele) should I use masking tape to create straight ages?
THANKYOU"
Roller and brushes need to be dry to be able to use them You should have wrapped them in clingfilm if using the same paint the next day. Rinse them thoroughly then leave to dry if using them with a different colour paint tomorrow. |
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"I love decorating, you learn hoe to get better at it the more you practice.
Did my downstairs in two days and proud of my skills.
2 days an entire downstairs? Bet it's a botch job. Bet you never painted behind the big bits like settee, just left that didn't you.
Lol, all i did was paint. It's wall paper that's a pain in the arse to put up (so my hall only has wallpaper half way up it and a nice border).
Right I see, so really you've only painted half a downstairs. I was thinking, 'women? Painting and finishing the job? I don't think so!'
Right.
Last time i decorated i painted the ceilings, walls, put up wallpaper in my hall half way up, put borders up. Did some 'special effects' like stripes.
Had a flood, had 2 days to decorate it before i moved back in. Figured i cba to do the ceilings in case it flooded again, painted most of the walls, put borders around the top almost. It looks good so i'm happy.
Wow that's genuinely impressive! just looked at your pictures, you don't work in bamber bridge do you?
No i don't. Would genuinely consider decorating for someone though. Really do love decorating.
Lol you can see my decorating ladders in the wonder woman pic. And yes i did that room too."
Blue and beige hmmmm... Not feeling it... You've tried though and that's the main thing, 10 for effort. It is satisfying decorating to somewhat standard even if others are below that. |
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"Check you right out! I'm going to follow that to a tee! I didn't think to undercoat skirting boards!! I've also left the roller and brush (cutting in edges, shit hot, I know.) in a jug of water for the night? Is that the right thing to do?
Also with the teal I was hoping to put a few horizontal lines along the wall (pretend I'm posh, show house like ont tele) should I use masking tape to create straight ages?
THANKYOU
Roller and brushes need to be dry to be able to use them You should have wrapped them in clingfilm if using the same paint the next day. Rinse them thoroughly then leave to dry if using them with a different colour paint tomorrow."
Same paint tomoz, can't be bothered going downstairs faffing around, I'll wack hair dryer on em tomorrow lol  |
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"Same paint tomoz, can't be bothered going downstairs faffing around, I'll wack hair dryer on em tomorrow lol "
Flick as much water off as you can beforehand, and do tell us how hair drying the brushes and that went?
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"Check you right out! I'm going to follow that to a tee! I didn't think to undercoat skirting boards!! I've also left the roller and brush (cutting in edges, shit hot, I know.) in a jug of water for the night? Is that the right thing to do?
Also with the teal I was hoping to put a few horizontal lines along the wall (pretend I'm posh, show house like ont tele) should I use masking tape to create straight ages?
THANKYOU
Roller and brushes need to be dry to be able to use them You should have wrapped them in clingfilm if using the same paint the next day. Rinse them thoroughly then leave to dry if using them with a different colour paint tomorrow."
Agree ^^
If you're going to use them with the same paint tomorrow, take them out of the water, squeeze off most of the water, wrap in an old cloth, and put in a plastic bag, dry them off more in the morning before using, otherwise, you'll start painting and water will start to come out of them.
I use cheap bin liners and just leave rollers and brushes in the tray (empty out surplus paint first), then use the bin liner as a sleeve to enclose the tray, twisting the neck and tying a lazy thumbknot (so it's easy to undo). You can do this for a few successive days if you need to, but, depending on the quality of your brushes and rollers, after a while, the metal bits will rust and you don't want that tainting the paint.
Cleaning rollers is a bitch. I run a hose pipe out down the garden (in my wildlife conservation area) and holding the roller in one hand, spray it with the hose. If you get the angle right, the roller will whiz round like a mad thing, flinging watery paint everywhere, but it's the quickest way I've found. Pull the roller off the handle and let it dry properly, otherwise it will trap water and the next time you use it, you'll get rust in your paint.
I always find brushes and rollers work best if you dampen them slightly before use (but not for oil based gloss ! - need them totally dry)
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Looks good when its done and i keep that in mind .. love a room freshly painted as i know its all clean ... i have a covred porch thing at the front ..all spindles ..needs totally sanding ..priming etc .is gonnna be a ballache of a job and i dont even have a pair  |
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