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post May 16 2011, 03:47 PM, updated 6y ago

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post May 16 2011, 04:34 PM

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yes, primer and undercoat are the same thing - you need to ask the DIY shopkeeper, undercoat for wall or metal - the purpose is that the paint will last longer (only can answer tis for u, cos recently painted my own place) smile.gif
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post May 16 2011, 04:54 PM

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to smooth the wall i think u need to use skimmer? USG? then need to use sand paper.. thats what i do for my house la..
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post May 16 2011, 05:12 PM

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skimmer is a tool right ? something like wipe glass one.

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post May 16 2011, 08:09 PM

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QUOTE(leongal @ May 16 2011, 05:34 PM)
yes, primer and undercoat are the same thing - you need to ask the DIY shopkeeper, undercoat for wall or metal - the purpose is that the paint will last longer (only can answer tis for u, cos recently painted my own place)  smile.gif
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not quite...
the correct paint system is like this(for concrete)

1) sealer
2) finishing paint

and
1) sealer perform 3 functions(for concrete)
a)to seal the bare concrete from cavity
b)withstand alkalinity of wall
c) additional adhesion to finishing paint

2) primer-for concrete(same as above)
3) primer-metal(Several type exist)
a) etching primer, shop primer etc. but the most common is oxide primer

4) undercoat-
a) a generic term for all sealer not primer-for concrete(which is not precise)
b) it is another layer after oxideprimerfor metal which act as ahdesive layer for finishing coat


Added on May 16, 2011, 8:36 pm
QUOTE(dvinez @ May 16 2011, 04:47 PM)
hi bro, im going to repaint my house, this time im going to diy, and maybe only hire indon for exterior/roof because i have no idea how to paint it at all.

i have some noobish question to ask, please share if you can help.  cry.gif

1. primer and undercoat is same thing ? if it is different, what exactly primer do ?
2. some of my wall are ugly and uneven because of my noob skill using puttyfiller last time, usually what they use to smooth the wall? i used puffyfiller to smooth it yesterday, quite smooth, but is it appropriate ? i plan to undercoat x2 and paint. can ?
3. my staircase rail are iron, round shape, those cheap type last time hired people to paint but outcome is bad, paint will peel off and it is not smooth like orange skin. any idea ?
thanks  rclxms.gif
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1) answered above
2) use puttyfilla-please use better brand and use sand paper to sand it evenly
3) follow stel below
a) use paint remover(not thinner or turpentine) to remove ALL existing paint
b) use sand paper or wirebrush to scrap off any rust/oxide layer that may exist
c) use oxide primer(better brand-nippon/par/jotun/ICI) don use never heard of brand
d) use undercoat9for metal) not oxide primer- as oxide primer`s function is to protect from rust. undercoat is to provide adhesion
e) 2 layer of metal paint(PAR`s supergloss/Nippon 9000) series

good luck.. if you follow step above, the paint can last for 20years for indoor(interm of colour retention/peeling/crack/chalking)

P/S step (d) can skip, but it will not stick thatwell... peeling might happen in few years time
it is best to use premium grade gloss paint...
example for Nippon
Plaatone(economy)
Q-Glo(medium)
9000(premium)

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post May 17 2011, 12:28 AM

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wow bro, very detail and clear. u are better than google, lol.

thanks a lot biggrin.gif
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post May 17 2011, 08:45 AM

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To apply puttyfilla for levelling uneven wall, better use trowel or scraper?
After apply, when sanding it, how rough the sand paper to use?

What is the difference between puttyfilla and skim coat?
Which one is better in term of durability, economical, ease of use and final result?
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post May 17 2011, 09:24 AM

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QUOTE(muncee @ May 17 2011, 09:45 AM)
1) To apply puttyfilla for levelling uneven wall, better use trowel or scraper?
2) After apply, when sanding it, how rough the sand paper to use?

3) What is the difference between puttyfilla and skim coat?
4) Which one is better in term of durability, economical, ease of use and final result?
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1) trowel for big area job, scrapper for small area and hard to reach job
2) depends on how rough the surface is
3) skimkoat is to make the rough concrete smooth.. come in 25kg per bag packaging; putty filla, can perform as skimkoat, but use with scrapper.. smaller area... 500ml packaging.... mostly usd to seal cracks
4) about the same


Added on May 17, 2011, 1:48 pm
QUOTE(dvinez @ May 17 2011, 01:28 AM)
wow bro, very detail and clear. u are better than google, lol.

thanks a lot biggrin.gif
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just keep in mind that paint come in system basis... not paint itself....
surfacepreparation, primer, undercoat, finishing paint, method of applying, drying time, huminidty etc all come into play....

it is like I buy a F1 tyre and fix it onto my kancil and hope it can reach 0km/hr to 100km/hr in 5seconds doh.gif

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post May 18 2011, 10:40 AM

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Is it worth for DIY?
How much normally labor cost for painting, is the charges psf?

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post May 18 2011, 11:02 AM

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paint job is not hard... but lots of minor detail need attention and patience....
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post May 18 2011, 11:45 AM

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maybe people i employed last time sucks, i am very satisfied with my diy on my wall yesterday. i could say way better.

i think it is worth to diy because we can put more effort than them, we pay attention to our work and do it for perfection instead of those who do it just for money. price is to consider, so are the quality.

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post May 18 2011, 12:26 PM

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For skim coat, there are powder type and ready mixed type.
The powder type we need to add water ourself.
Use which one better?
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post May 18 2011, 03:38 PM

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same.... like nescafe powder & nescafe can drink.. difference? convenience


Added on May 18, 2011, 3:40 pm
QUOTE(dvinez @ May 18 2011, 12:45 PM)
maybe people i employed last time sucks, i am very satisfied with my diy on my wall yesterday. i could say way better.

i think it is worth to diy because we can put more effort than them, we pay attention to our work and do it for perfection instead of those who do it just for money. price is to consider, so are the quality.
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one my my custoemr said(contractor), it is not good your job or price is... but how good you deceive your customer with finishing,curi worksmanship(for non contract savvy people) material and resonable price

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