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Hello, how are you, I'm fine thanks for asking.


im looking at painting my house in a few weeks.
just wondering whats the best paint to use for the inside walls etc and any good site for colour choices etc?
any help appreciated.

thanks

Johno6 wrote:Hello, how are you, I'm fine thanks for asking.


im looking at painting my house in a few weeks.
just wondering whats the best paint to use for the inside walls etc and any good site for colour choices etc?
any help appreciated.

thanks

having been painting my house recently, dulux - more expensive but better coverage, better finish, 2 coats. some other brands need 3 coats eg taubmanns, particularly if you go a bright feature wall. I've got an old house and if you want a good paint job then prep is the key.

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touche my good man, touche

Solvers at Modbury are not a bad place to start, its well known in the local area that if you push them for a discount you do pretty well!

Im a painter by trade...sole trader and run my own business.

Ceiling - Solver Ceiling White (best there is) Great coverage.
Inside walls - use either Dulux 101 Advanced Wash n Wear or Solver Maxi Wash.
Woodwork - Use a undercoat and paint with Solver Oil based enamel or Dulux Professional Enamel......personally would stay clear of water based for previous painted woodwork as it chips and is not as hard wearing.

You cant go wrong.

I would not be using a cheaper product as you will find the quality poor. (probably more water in the tin)
Coverage/wear n tear factor would be not good either.

You really get what you pay for with Paint.....best of luck mate and any questions feel free to PM me

Hey Southee,

Do you need an outside paint to paint under the eaves...?

My under eaves look bad in places....

Dog_ger wrote:Hey Southee,

Do you need an outside paint to paint under the eaves...?

My under eaves look bad in places....

Sure do mate ......use solver duraguard exterior paint either low sheen or flat .
Dulux weather shield is another one too

Thankyou for the advice my friend.

Low sheen or flat....

What is under your eaves...

thanks Southee,
was planning on lookin at paint today but very hung over.

mate said he can get me a good price on wattyl paint.
not painting ceilings, just the walls... not looking forward to it

Johno6 wrote:thanks Southee,
was planning on lookin at paint today but very hung over.

mate said he can get me a good price on wattyl paint.
not painting ceilings, just the walls... not looking forward to it

Painting is fun! But maybe that is because I only just learnt how to do it, and because when I was younger I was always like 'Dad, can I help?' and he'd always say no so I figured it must be lots of fun.

another question

in regards to installing new power points etc.
should i get them done before or after i paint??

Johno6 wrote:another question

in regards to installing new power points etc.
should i get them done before or after i paint??

Easier and quicker to paint without them up.....no need to "cut in" around them or if you have to paint around them just remove the powerpoint cover and put it back on when done (No paint marks on the power points)

what a good thread you blokes. I have been putting off doing some painting in my old cottage for two reasons really. Confusion on which paint to use where and plain laziness. Think I might strike out and get into it soon. I suspect you have to wait for warmer drier weather would that be right?

depends on the sparky but i would get the power points installed first, saves having to repaint if any issues occur during installation

gossipgirl wrote:depends on the sparky but i would get the power points installed first, saves having to repaint if any issues occur during installation

Oh the joy I have dealing with that !!! True point but a good sparky who communicates well with you u is always handy too

Sky Pilot wrote:what a good thread you blokes. I have been putting off doing some painting in my old cottage for two reasons really. Confusion on which paint to use where and plain laziness. Think I might strike out and get into it soon. I suspect you have to wait for warmer drier weather would that be right?

Not really for inside work .... Get a heater cranking in a room and it will dry quicker with oil paints you can always add driers to the paint to set it off quicker

my mate is a sparky, and he is going to do it one night next week...
so no problems with the guy doing it.

......unless he stuffs it up lol

Must say i have to go into bat for Wattyl here, i too run my own business and find Wattyl to be my favourite of the three big brands. The ID range is environmentally friendly too. Every painter has a different opinion on paint but essentially they are all the same apart from price. Dulux is super expensive if you dont have someone who can get it at a trade price, i try and tell anyone thats painting to find a painter who can get a better deal for you as retail price on paint is ridiculous. When you know how much it costs to make it and how much it goes on shelf for it really opens your eyes. Thank god for trade accounts

cokadonkeytoo wrote:Must say i have to go into bat for Wattyl here, i too run my own business and find Wattyl to be my favourite of the three big brands. The ID range is environmentally friendly too. Every painter has a different opinion on paint but essentially they are all the same apart from price. Dulux is super expensive if you dont have someone who can get it at a trade price, i try and tell anyone thats painting to find a painter who can get a better deal for you as retail price on paint is ridiculous. When you know how much it costs to make it and how much it goes on shelf for it really opens your eyes. Thank god for trade accounts

Agree....Paint is unbelievably expensive. Way overpriced for what it is. It can make or break you from getting the job.

Wattyl ID is good.....have used it. It is just my customers seem to just want Solver or Dulux.

I give the Wattyl ID the thumbs up though.