jo54anne 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2009 hi hi.. i will be getting my keys on in less den 2 weeks.. brand new unit.. thinking of painting the walls ourselves.. getting someone to do the job will cost abt 900 to 1500 bucks.. as this is the 1st coat for our flat.. so u guys think is it advisable to paint the walls ourselves? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
merryman 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2009 hi hi.. i will be getting my keys on in less den 2 weeks.. brand new unit.. thinking of painting the walls ourselves.. getting someone to do the job will cost abt 900 to 1500 bucks.. as this is the 1st coat for our flat.. so u guys think is it advisable to paint the walls ourselves? brand new unit, yes... you can... but also depends if you want plastering done... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alan26 2 Report post Posted July 27, 2009 Plastering is impt if your wall is uneven. Painting can be tedious job, depend on the tools u used. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cannotisit 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2009 hi, i just finished painting my walls, below are some of my experience... if it's not plaster, it's good idea to plaster the wall before painting, makes painting a lot easier. also must apply sealer first before the actual paint or else paint may peel. there's 2 type of sealer, water & oil based. water based: more for living rm & bedroom cellings and walls oil based: best for kitchen or toilet cellings suppose to last longer. i choose nippon 5L water based sealer (ard $26), i heard from my contractor got another brand of water based sealer 20L ard $40 plus starts with 'M' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sengkang newbie 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2009 hi, i just finished painting my walls, below are some of my experience... if it's not plaster, it's good idea to plaster the wall before painting, makes painting a lot easier. also must apply sealer first before the actual paint or else paint may peel. there's 2 type of sealer, water & oil based. water based: more for living rm & bedroom cellings and walls oil based: best for kitchen or toilet cellings suppose to last longer. i choose nippon 5L water based sealer (ard $26), i heard from my contractor got another brand of water based sealer 20L ard $40 plus starts with 'M' I am also planning to paint my 5I resale just purchased...I thinking to do it myself so can save $1.2k that my contractor charged me... Alternatively do you guys know of anyone who charge a lower rate??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alcom 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2009 Heard that nowadays new flat wall is quite smooth, no need plaster, but dun know how true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poseidon_gal 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2009 new flat yes..smooth.. old flat..no.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jo54anne 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2009 thanks everyone.. i think painting my own unit shouldnt be a BIG PROBLEM YA!! ^ ^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jo54anne 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2009 hi, i just finished painting my walls, below are some of my experience... if it's not plaster, it's good idea to plaster the wall before painting, makes painting a lot easier. also must apply sealer first before the actual paint or else paint may peel. there's 2 type of sealer, water & oil based. water based: more for living rm & bedroom cellings and walls oil based: best for kitchen or toilet cellings suppose to last longer. i choose nippon 5L water based sealer (ard $26), i heard from my contractor got another brand of water based sealer 20L ard $40 plus starts with 'M' I think your contractor refer to "MATEX".. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jo54anne 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2009 so is nippon or ici better? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muffin 2 Report post Posted August 1, 2009 i think better get professional painter better, if not paint not nice you also xian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevensp 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2009 But the savings is alot Think most probably I'm going to paint it myself or ask some foreign workers to paint for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ossify 1 Report post Posted August 8, 2009 But the savings is alot Think most probably I'm going to paint it myself or ask some foreign workers to paint for me. hi, if you find a good foreign worker to do it, pm me the contact anyway, i would be getting oil sealant for my whole place. then 3 coats of washable paint. will probably get the odourless range from nippon. buy everything yourself and paint = ~$400 hire a foreign worker = add $50 a day ask contractor to do = 1200 (don't know if they will cut corners) i DIY at 1/3 the price and have peace of mind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CyrusYung 0 Report post Posted September 15, 2009 If you have the time, energy and experienced, do go ahead. If not do not even think about it. You can check with Painting Services Singapore to check out our services. Its free and no obligation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hawthorne 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2009 For painting a new coat of white paint over a previous white wall is the more problematic part. (e.g. ceiling) Last time when I painted my house, I cannot tell where I have stopped, or which part I have not painted yet. Luckily, there is a new product (i think by nippon) that the paint will be pink when wet and it will turn white when it has dried. Maybe u can check out this product. Should make your DIY painting life a little easier Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
