redbottle 0 Report post Posted August 31, 2007 one ID quoted me this item, $250...another ID din quote me this item... i asked him why... he said dun need, waste money only...so izzit need or dun need??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bullet 0 Report post Posted August 31, 2007 one ID quoted me this item, $250...another ID din quote me this item... i asked him why... he said dun need, waste money only...so izzit need or dun need??? There are 2 types of sealer in the market. 1 is oil base the other is water base. Oil base is good for wet area like toilets and kitchen but for the few days after painting, it smells......You need to use sealer before painting especially on new wall and ceiling and area that new plaster is applied. This is a protection to the wall and finishing paint. This item usually included as part of the painting process (They need at least 3 coat of paint ma, 1 sealer or undercoat and 2 to finish). So your 1st ID should not charge you. As to your second ID's comment, you need to do at least a undercoat on area where already have paint and sealer on area that are newly plastered. His "don't need" is too vague. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redbottle 0 Report post Posted August 31, 2007 There are 2 types of sealer in the market. 1 is oil base the other is water base. Oil base is good for wet area like toilets and kitchen but for the few days after painting, it smells......You need to use sealer before painting especially on new wall and ceiling and area that new plaster is applied. This is a protection to the wall and finishing paint. This item usually included as part of the painting process (They need at least 3 coat of paint ma, 1 sealer or undercoat and 2 to finish). So your 1st ID should not charge you. As to your second ID's comment, you need to do at least a undercoat on area where already have paint and sealer on area that are newly plastered. His "don't need" is too vague.hi bullet,thanks...so, actually dun need oil-based sealer for L-box and false ceiling rite?? cos living room not wet area mah... just need the usual water-based sealer rite??for toilet and kitchen ceiling, i should request for oil-based sealer for the ceiling, izzit?thanks again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bullet 0 Report post Posted August 31, 2007 hi bullet,thanks...so, actually dun need oil-based sealer for L-box and false ceiling rite?? cos living room not wet area mah... just need the usual water-based sealer rite??for toilet and kitchen ceiling, i should request for oil-based sealer for the ceiling, izzit?thanks again! No. If your L-box and false ceiling is new, then you need to use water base sealer. It is good for you to ensure toilet and kitchen ceiling is painted with oil sealer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redbottle 0 Report post Posted August 31, 2007 No. If your L-box and false ceiling is new, then you need to use water base sealer. It is good for you to ensure toilet and kitchen ceiling is painted with oil sealer.ok, i got it...L-box, false ceiling, living/dining/bedroom ceiling and wall: water-based sealer (1 coat) + 2 coats of paintkitchen and toilet ceiling: oil-based sealer (1 coat) + 2 coats of paintthanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redbottle 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2007 ok, i got it...L-box, false ceiling, living/dining/bedroom ceiling and wall: water-based sealer (1 coat) + 2 coats of paintkitchen and toilet ceiling: oil-based sealer (1 coat) + 2 coats of paintthanks! sorrie, have another question...mine is a new flat from hdb direct, and the walls and ceilings come skim-coated and painted... so, is it still required to apply a sealer coat before painting?thanz! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
