Decorating...

[Davos87]

Love the colour. It’s going to look really nice!

 

[screenman]

Before, although I can't see what difference it makes.

I do it that way because I hate decorating so get it out of the way first, as I'll be too bored to do it properly at the end.

I enjoy decorating, some of the rooms in this house have been redone 8 times since I built the place 10 years ago.

 

[PeteXXX]

Love the colour. It’s going to look really nice!

Thanks! Light and airy.. White ceiling and calico on the walls.
Just 8 drops of wallpaper to hang now

 

[Globalti]

Don't buy cheap paint, you will have to do double the work. Buy from Dulux Decorator Centres and get professional paint. You can get a loyalty card which gives you a discount.

 

[PK99]

Before, although I can't see what difference it makes.

I do it that way because I hate decorating so get it out of the way first, as I'll be too bored to do it properly at the end.

Makes a difference to the texture of the finish - brushed is smoother than rolled

 

[stephec]

Makes a difference to the texture of the finish - brushed is smoother than rolled

That bit I get, but I would think it's equally smooth whether you brush the corners at the beginning or end.

 

[stephec]

I enjoy decorating, some of the rooms in this house have been redone 8 times since I built the place 10 years ago.

 

[PK99]

That bit I get, but I would think it's equally smooth whether you brush the corners at the beginning or end.

Brush at the start and then use roller over the brushed bit as close as possible to the edge, end up with only a very narrow strip of brushed finish.

 

[Smokin Joe]

I've got the bathroom ceiling to do this week.

And then the kitchen ceiling and walls

 

[PeteXXX]

Dulux matt white for the ceiling and Dulux for the walls as well.
Same for the gloss , Dulux. Cheap paint doesn’t usually work out cheaper as you might need 3 coats rather than one or two with good pigmenty paint.

 

[screenman]

Remembering of course Dulux from a trade centre is often not the same as Dulux from a retail outlet.

 

[PeteXXX]

Remembering of course Dulux from a trade centre is often not the same as Dulux from a retail outlet.

Still covers well, and easily.
What’s the difference between trade and Wilko?

 

[screenman]

Still covers well, and easily.
What’s the difference between trade and Wilko?

Quality, there is plenty written about it in the trade forums.

 

[cosmicbike]

Always cut in first, with a 3" or so brush with plenty of paint on it. And remove switch/socket fronts before painting for a better finish.

Dulux from the trade counter will cover very well in 2 coats, the retail generally needs 3 at least for a uniform finish, depending on your background. I always white the walls first, then colour coat.

 

[Salty seadog]

I enjoy decorating, some of the rooms in this house have been redone 8 times since I built the place 10 years ago.

You soon won't be able to get in those rooms with that carry on.