I am also in the process of repainting my house. I think the prepping jobs and washing the tools are actually more tedious and takes longer than painting itself.

Do you paint the ceilings? Any tips to paint the ceiling better?

I am also in the process of repainting my house. I think the prepping jobs and washing the tools are actually more tedious and takes longer than painting itself.

Do you paint the ceilings? Any tips to paint the ceiling better?

Thanks for the tips about plastic bag. I did put the roller in an empty bucket, then cover the bucket with a damp cloth. The roller is still damp when I use it the next day, but somehow it didn't roll as good as previous day. I will try your plastic bag idea this weekend again. Still left living room and my master room to paint.

exkay, I employed, or rather, my contractor got me a so-called professional painter 5 years ago to paint my new house. The result was bad, but painter was already long gone before we can catch him. My contractor was only like, "ok la.. the painting ok lah, no need to call him back." There's still more than 50% of paint we bought for him, hidden in my store room. The guy didn't even use the primer we bought for him! He got plenty of paints on our floor that I have to scrap them up one by one.

Somemore, now I have furnishings in the house, no way I will let a painter paint. Painting the house myself is tedious, but satisfying when I look at the result. Plus, at a time like this when CNY is approaching, all the good painter will be taking big jobs already, and left the mediocre painters available.

Haha, I am moving the ladder bit by bit and a bit difficult the apply the same pressure to the whole roller when craning my neck. Yes, I think I will buy a multifold ladder this weekend. Luckily, plenty of paint shops in my area.

Mr.Paint Shop is the full name or Mr.Paint Man?

My ceiling is around 2.8 - 2.9m height, depending on which area. I bought extendable pole at Mr DIY RM10.90 and it's enough. Problem is, if we paint the ceiling by standing on the floor and using the pole, it's hard to apply balance pressure throughout the painting. So, after painting, I can see the unbalance patch. This time, I want to repaint the ceiling by standing on a platform, so I can shorten the pole. Easier to apply balance pressure. But maybe it's just me, have weak arms.    Pick a good roller.

Mine is landed, so I can't repaint the stair case area where the ceiling is too high and dangerous. Luckily the old color at this area is good, so no need to repaint.

bro just checking where you got the paints?

i just surveyed around seems some shops carry 5-7L paint how you find 20L?

Perfect White is around rm100 for 5L, yours 20 liters rm260 is very cheap.

maxilite 7L rm35

Easy Wash 5L rm100

Momento 1L rm120

i'm not sure which paint to use for matte white on plaster ceiling...

plaster ceiling is white. the walls are yellowish white. or you saying plaster ceiling should match color of wall? if like that the cost of paint will be very expensive as matte white is alot cheaper than wall paints. don't think they have matte yellowish white right?

i know, that is super budget. but how's the durability? will the paint come off after sometime like what we see in shopping malls especially the toilet?

also can you mix maxilite with more expensive paint? like 1 use for 1st coat another for 2nd coat? if yes better paint goes 1st or 2nd?

you paint yourself? ceiling you just use extended pole with roller?

toilet plaster also use nippon matex?

how much you bought and how many liter per bucket for both wall & ceiling paint?

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.

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.

Yes if you buy what you need only. Else, you'll end up buying it for 'interest' purpose. 

So far, I bought 1 impact drill for screwing, drilling & small chisel only..

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.

I have a question.
1.Primer Paint
2.Skim Coat
3.Paint

Which one apply first?
1-2-3 OR 2-1-3 ?

Hi there, may I ask why the roller is not working on your old ceiling. The paint will not apply easily to the ceiling??

Hi.. would want to know if using Matex white paint, we still need to add water or thinner when we want to use it?

Quote hard to paint as I think it is still think... maybe I am using the wrong brush??! 

I'd like to give anyone some advice for painting water based paint.

Always have a wet rag available, and immediately wipe up any paint droplets or spills, before it dries.

If you have already dried paint (water or oil based) you can remove it with thinner and a rag. But only if the floor is resistant to thinner (Tile floor okay, laminate/wood cannot)

Hi guys. I would like to paint my new house. There is already a white color paint on it but the quality is not so good. Definitely not washable. It is by SKK.

I think I will go for Nippon Odourless Air Care as adviced by Nippon. It is easier to clean compared to their "easy wash" line which surprised me.

I watched a video on YouTube. This guy sand the wall, paints the primer, then sand again, first coat, sand and then 2nd coat.

1) Is it necessary to sand it multiple times?

2) Is it ok to paint at night? I am planning to paint between 9pm-12am.

3) Which roller is the best for water based paint?

4) Is there a particular shop in Klang Valley besides Paint Man that sells a lot of painting tools such as brush, roller, paint?

5) What is the correct step for my new condo? Sand, primer, 1st coat and then 2nd coat?

Thanks