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enriquelee
post Mar 5 2012, 01:34 PM

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QUOTE(Jo_da48 @ Aug 20 2011, 07:39 PM)
After using nippon matex, is that a need to use other VInilex? Or Matex is like Sealer? Or perhaps could explain what the proper for Plaster ceiling (new house / new plaster ceiling)?
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Proper spec for ceiling emulsion paint is 1 coat sealer + 2 coats emulsion paint.

QUOTE(rachelt26 @ Aug 21 2011, 11:42 PM)
Hi,

Wanna ask, I'm repainting my condo approx 1300sf - walls, doors, grills and plaster ceiling.
The existing wall paint is fairly new - no peeling, do i need to ask contractor to remove old paint layer?

Plaster ceiling - just Vinilex 1 coat will do?
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If no peeling, no need to remove. Can just do some minor surface preparation like light sanding.
enriquelee
post Mar 5 2012, 05:13 PM

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QUOTE(katijar @ Mar 5 2012, 02:57 PM)
Jotun is overrated
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I will say Jotun, ICI and Nippon all are in par.
enriquelee
post Mar 6 2012, 08:44 AM

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QUOTE(vetkin_gray @ Mar 5 2012, 08:10 PM)
Is it recommended to use a cheaper paint brand for new walls? I've read somewhere new walls take 1 year to fully dry. So regardless how good quality the paint, it will still not last. I'm thinking of getting MCI paints for my exterior to save cost. And then maybe repaint with better paint after 3 years like that.
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Take a year to fully dry a wall? shocking.gif
Normally i wouldn't take that long la. The time to dry up depend on condition, a normal internal plastered wall take a bout 2 weeks to dry till a paint-able condition. External wall which subject to rain, or a water tank wall might take slightly longer to dry up.
In fact, as long as the moisture content is lower than 14%, it is good to go with painting.
Whether the wall dry or not, i still recommend you put a proper paint with proper system.

P/S: The moisture content of a wall can be measured by a Protimeter.

This post has been edited by enriquelee: Mar 6 2012, 08:48 AM
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