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Why would you want to thin the coat though (unless must choosing obviously)? Wouldn't that make it less dark than intended?Paint kettle with paint and a bit of water just to thin it a bit helps with cutting in
Why would you want to thin the coat though (unless must choosing obviously)? Wouldn't that make it less dark than intended?Paint kettle with paint and a bit of water just to thin it a bit helps with cutting in
Thinning the paint doesn’t change its colour, there’s just more liquid around the pigment. Thinned paint (cream consistency) goes on far quicker and more evenly I find than the stuff straight out of the tin.Why would you want to thin the coat though (unless must choosing obviously)? Wouldn't that make it less dark than intended?
Standard Scottish banterThinning the paint doesn’t change its colour, there’s just more liquid around the pigment. Thinned paint (cream consistency) goes on far quicker and more evenly I find than the stuff straight out of the tin.
I've been cutting up some cereal boxes and using a straight edge off that.
Previously used masking tape and well it ripped the skirting paint off when I went to remove it.
I'd say do the edges first of the ceiling then the large area and same again for walls.
Nice tips here guys thanks. I think I'm just not steady enough so am happy to use tape. It will take longer but I would be happier with the result for me.
So if I do the ceiling, I probably shouldn't then use tape on that for a few days? Chap in previous page suggests 3 weeks?? But the tapes of HER say 24hrs later or when dry.
Thanks
I disagree with this advice and here's why. Even the low tack masking tape (i.e. https://www.screwfix.com/p/frogtape-painters-delicate-surface-masking-tape-36mm-x-41m/81496) can pull away the paint from the edges of the plaster hasn't been sealed properly (with a properly diluted mist coat after the wall/ceiling has been plastered). By using tape you run the risk of pulling the paint of the ceiling to the bare plaster. This will require you to fill the hole and sand it flat to the existing paint. It's not difficult but it's time and expense. If you use cheap masking tape there is a very high chance the paint will bleed through too.
My tip for you would be to purchase a decent cutting in brush (https://www.toolstation.com/axus-decor-blue-pro-angled-paintbrush/p52842) and get to as close to eye level to the ceiling/coving on a hop up platform or stepladders. Load the paint on the brush and use the angle to move it in as straight a line as you can. If some goes on the ceiling/coving then wipe it off and start that part again. It takes practice and patience but you'll end up with an excellent separation between ceiling and the wall. Don't underestimate how long it takes to mask up a room, this method is quicker too.
My other recommendation is decent trade paint such as Johnstone's trade covaplus vinyl matt.
Let me know if you have any further questions, I've done a load of painting so happy to help you out.
Paint kettle with paint and a bit of water just to thin it a bit helps with cutting in
unless there the round dogs dick types!
Yeah that's the first thing that comes to my mind when I see those too.