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byronfenech
06-24-09, 06:48 AM
Hi ppl.
I have a question which I hope someone can help me with. I am about to start painting a place I just bought. The walls have been plastered, so I was recommended to use a water based paint so that the plastering would be able to breathe (it being new and all).
I was wondering whether anyone could suggest their opinion on which paint is best to be used between Macpherson and Sigma...
Thanks for your help...
Byron
I have a question which I hope someone can help me with. I am about to start painting a place I just bought. The walls have been plastered, so I was recommended to use a water based paint so that the plastering would be able to breathe (it being new and all).
I was wondering whether anyone could suggest their opinion on which paint is best to be used between Macpherson and Sigma...
Thanks for your help...
Byron
marksr
06-24-09, 07:34 AM
Welcome to the forums Byron!
I'n not familiar with either of those brands. While occasionally there is a need for an oil base primer, there is no good reason to use an oil base finish on residential walls.
Generally you are better off buying paint from a paint store versus a paint dept.... and it almost always pays to use the mid to top grade of paint.
I'n not familiar with either of those brands. While occasionally there is a need for an oil base primer, there is no good reason to use an oil base finish on residential walls.
Generally you are better off buying paint from a paint store versus a paint dept.... and it almost always pays to use the mid to top grade of paint.
Faron79
06-25-09, 12:22 AM
The plaster is new, correct?
If so, some plasters may need up to 3 months before priming & painting to cure-out :coffee: !!
Many need a month though...
Definite YES on water-base primers & paints:thinker:.
After the month or so wait-time :gmorning:...prime & paint to your hearts'-content!
Faron
If so, some plasters may need up to 3 months before priming & painting to cure-out :coffee: !!
Many need a month though...
Definite YES on water-base primers & paints:thinker:.
After the month or so wait-time :gmorning:...prime & paint to your hearts'-content!
Faron