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TSSheepGeeks
post Jan 16 2018, 10:41 AM

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QUOTE(nebula87 @ Jan 16 2018, 10:08 AM)
What you planning to do for this room, TS?
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Paint whole room, replace ceiling, replace all lights, seal window.. I still have other rooms and area to do.
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post Jan 16 2018, 11:19 AM

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QUOTE(advocado @ Jan 16 2018, 10:23 AM)
existing plaster already painted. probably those cheap maxilite. so i ask can we mix paint by painting over cheap paint with better paint? will the paint still chip as the base paint is maxilite. if yes then no point using better paint.

also i was asking about how much he bought and how many liter per container. i notice if you buy 5L it's more expensive than 18L but not all shops carry the big containers.

looking for good place to buy. i only know people say Mr.Paint.
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I just checked with Mr Paint Shop Sdn Bhd, 18L perfect white RM230, contact Alec 017 7771738
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post Jan 16 2018, 11:24 AM

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QUOTE(toonny @ Jan 16 2018, 10:49 AM)
I guess TS must be a very strong man..  tongue.gif

Damn tired and exhausting to DIY. But the great fun and achievement is just something cannot be describe by words.
Ofcoz, save $$$ is the main factor to me.  blush.gif
Anything can DIY then I just DIY. Salute to TS for DIY-ing all the stuff. Geng Chow!  bruce.gif  notworthy.gif
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Yeah, achievement is the best thing.. Cost wise, yes, you'll save but still rely on how you plan it because you might end up spending too much on product wastage or machinery investment to earn the knowledge and experiences.


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post Jan 16 2018, 12:44 PM

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QUOTE(Zot @ Jan 16 2018, 11:25 AM)
I would say the machinery cost is probably less than labor cost  laugh.gif
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Yes if you buy what you need only. Else, you'll end up buying it for 'interest' purpose. tongue.gif

So far, I bought 1 impact drill for screwing, drilling & small chisel only..
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post Jan 19 2018, 02:01 PM

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*Updated thread for 19/01/2018.

Working on second momentum, 7m first layer width & 2m width second layer. Tonight will finish up second layer if allow.
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post Jan 23 2018, 10:59 AM

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Updated up to 23rd January 2018*

- Painted first layer of my ceiling.

Rough roller works well, finish it within 1.5 hour for 215sqrft room. Aiming to complete this room today.
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post Jan 24 2018, 11:49 PM

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QUOTE(cyberixus @ Jan 24 2018, 10:35 PM)
I have a question.
1.Primer Paint
2.Skim Coat
3.Paint

Which one apply first?
1-2-3 OR 2-1-3 ?
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White paint > Primer Paint/Base colour paint > Top coat

Or

Primer/Base colour paint > Top coat


If you have no confident to cover the existing wall colour with Primer Paint or Base colour paint then go for white paint first.
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post Jan 25 2018, 08:44 AM

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QUOTE(Zot @ Jan 25 2018, 07:57 AM)
White paint? Primer is generally white in color already. However, it can be tinted to match the final color so that the finishing will have no problem to be evenly toned.

Most important is the type of primer for different purpose. Wet or damp surface need to use primer for damp surface. Sometime people use something like plaster to patch uneven part of the dry wall. This part will be more porous than the rest. So, when priming the wall will look blotchy. This can be solved using a primer meant for that specific purpose. It would be slightly more expensive. There is also primer for heavily stained wall.  smile.gif
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Keyword: "If you have no confident"

Like I said, you can go straight with primer first also. It's up to you to decide, I prefer to patch up all holes and paint a thin layer of white first before going for Primer/Base colour. Since 1 liter of Primer/Base colour is quite limited.
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post Feb 26 2018, 09:23 AM

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QUOTE(hjh87 @ Feb 24 2018, 04:32 PM)
Hi there, may I ask why the roller is not working on your old ceiling. The paint will not apply easily to the ceiling??
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I found it later on, course roller must be used because it can provide more volume of paint to be absorb & stick by the ceiling.

When I use fine roller, the paint is very thin and require many layer.
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post Sep 3 2018, 02:01 PM

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Thanks everyone here for supporting.. This project has completed in the "meantime", I really need a rest after 8 month of continuously work.

My living room room is finally completed with all my sofas and TV on. I'm just waiting for the glass door contractor to install the sliding door to enclose my living room for air con.

Upcoming DIY?

Yes, probably a DIY fish pond with waterfall and I will then focus on DIY car stuff.
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post May 19 2020, 09:15 PM

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QUOTE(Roxue @ May 19 2020, 09:05 PM)
Bro, can u share where did u bought the wood panels for the study platform?
Planning to DIY a single bed platform with storages  hmm.gif
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I bought it from Mesmenang Sdn Bhd at Jln Kebun, they provide free delivery for certain areas.

They have different thickness, I'm using 1", Very heavy but 0 deflection, my frame was spaced around 400~500mm though..
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post Apr 7 2021, 03:54 PM

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QUOTE(peterkinglim @ Apr 7 2021, 03:40 PM)
I just started painting using the Nippon momento paint. My wall existing colour is light cream colour. I am wondering whether is it necessary to paint two coat of primer or just one coat will do. TIA
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Hi, paint 1 layer is enough unless you mix the paint with water or the wall condition is not good (i.e. water mark)

 

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