Painting a new Build

rumar

About to start painting a new build so looking for any tips/ideas we should be aware of.

Should we use Polybond before we start? Would something like this be suitable?http://www.woodiesdiy.com/product/polybond-1lt/4606/6.11#.VJctNl4gKA

For ceilings what is the best value paint available? Crown/Dulax matt emulsion the best out there?

kellymick39

For fresh plaster roll on white emulsion paint that is watered down by 20%.Leave to soak into fresh plaster for a day and then give your ceilings and rooms 2 good coats of whatever colour of paint you want to use.No need for polybond so dont use it.

fussyonion

Head to Fleetwood if you're in Dublin and get a bucket of white emulsion. (best value)

Put in a cup of Polybond, neat, into the paint, stir it well and apply to ceiling.
After about 20 mins you can put another coat on if you want.

braddun

use a roller and a pole,i would use white,,use exterior paint it lasts longer,look at paint reviews


put 1 coat on let dry 2 days in winter,then another coat, then see if you need another,

I never use primer,

dmc17

Scrape all the walls first to remove any spatters of skimcoat. Screw down the covers on the ceiling light fittings(might be obvious but some people don't bother) and mask whatever needs masking. Thin out the first coat of white paint as recommended and give a coat to ceilings and walls. Then give 2 more coats to ceilings and finish walls with whatever colour you're using. A good 12" roller with this frame and a good pole will make life easier. Also, use good synthetic brushes. Its worth spending a bit extra on them if you're doing the whole house. I would use a reasonably good paint. Any of the 'trade' ones should be fine.

CarrickMcJoe

If your woodwork (skirtings, Doors and frames) are being varnished, best to get a couple of coats on them first. Its easier to tape them off and clean paint off them. Also, don't leave the tape on for weeks, you'll never get it off.

If it's softwood being painted, coat all with BIN primer first to seal the knots.

rumar

Is the weather too cold to start painting internal walls?? No heating in the house and on tins of paint it says don't paint when temp is less than 10 degrees?

Big Cheese

rumar wrote:

Should we use Polybond before we start? Would something like this be suitable?

NEVER use polybond. Water down your emulsion, it is designed for thjs applicatoon

rumar wrote:

For ceilings what is the best value paint available? Crown/Dulax matt emulsion the best out there?

Most contract emulsions are reasonable, aim to spend between 18-25 for a 10lt. If you are getting it for less it is likely to be mistly water and will break your heart.

Curious Geroge

braddun wrote: »

use a roller and a pole,i would use white,,use exterior paint it lasts longer,look at paint reviews


put 1 coat on let dry 2 days in winter,then another coat, then see if you need another,

I never use primer,

did you get an answer re painting before you switch on the heat?

What's the process? Do we aim for 2 coats of emulsion white to the ceiling and is it better finish if sprayed? Does the wall get 2 coats white emulsion before application of the colour? and do you sand down the skim on the odd spot that ain't smooth?

dmc17

Curious Geroge wrote: »

did you get an answer re painting before you switch on the heat?

What's the process? Do we aim for 2 coats of emulsion white to the ceiling and is it better finish if sprayed? Does the wall get 2 coats white emulsion before application of the colour? and do you sand down the skim on the odd spot that ain't smooth?

I would be putting 3 coats on the ceiling. First coat fairly thin. You can add a small drop of water to 2nd and 3rd coat also to get a better finish and make the job easier. The walls don't need 2 coats but it would be better. Don't go too mad sanding the skim unless it's really rough, as the paint will fill in most of it. Just scrape all the walls with a wide scraper to take off any spatters/lumps before you start.

timc1

Hi, we are in the process of moving into our new build. The builder has painted the wrong colour(yellow instead of light grey). There was a choice of any colour from the outset. The Estate agent is saying the builder wants to charge us E1300 however we have email trail showing we instructed a different colour from the outset. Now the Project Manager for the Developer and PM for the Builder are fighting over it....we just want it sorted asap, any advise? We have instructed our Solicitor to write to the Builders Solicitor to try and speed up the resolution. Thanks.

Happyman42

Not sure about your problem and my only advise would be, if you did the right thing, hold out until it is put right.

My advise to anybody painting a new build...if you don't do it right the first time - it will NEVER be right.
Take your time and the advise of experts only. If doing it yourself, it is worth paying an expert to come on site and advise for your specific job.