You are reading a single comment by @disq and its replies.
Click here to read the full conversation.
London Fixed Gear and Single-Speed is a community of predominantly fixed gear and single-speed cyclists in and around London, UK.
This site is supported almost exclusively by donations. Please consider donating a small amount regularly.
@disq
While rest of the family is away I 'started' painting (for the first time ever). Started with the fireplace surround (fireplace is inactive so just sand + 2 coats of primer + single coat of dulux white... Took longer than expected at two days, due to trying to get the paint into the crevices. Photo before the final coat. (might do another coat later depending on feedback from missus)
Then moved on to the large wall (where the painted fireplace is). A week spent in mudding and sanding I think it's finally ready for the primer, after I fix up two small bumps (and seal a plug hole) I missed the first few (three or so) times. Lots of youtube watched, still it takes arms use a 13" trowel properly. But it 'skims' so good compared to the bendy scrapers. I don't want to get into it again (all of the wall sanded and touch-checked) I'll just use a small scraper and very little mud for the missed parts. Still couldn't decide on the colour, I'll just prime it (maybe couple coats) with sanding in between and then leave it for September.
1 Attachment