We have a thin coat render at 1mm (0.04 inches) and non-woven wallpaper on the ceilings and sloped roof sections. It is white and has no texture. Wherever there is drywall, the green color is still visible. Our general contractor contract includes only one coat of paint. The painter has now offered, without any self-interest, a quote for a second coat. I would have liked to see whether one coat provides sufficient coverage. I think it will work on the plaster, as it already looks good. But what about one coat on the green drywall panels? I would have preferred to inspect it first and then possibly commission a second coat. The costs are not insignificant, but the painter said I should let him know now so he can plan and order the paint straight away. I think he wants to put pressure on me and might be trying to earn some extra money. Maybe the general contractor negotiated too hard. What do you think? Is one coat enough?
Speaking of painting.
Since we are expecting a child soon, I repainted the second children’s room, which had been used as a guest room and storage space. I used Bauhaus Swingcolor paint, which cost 32 euros for 13.5 liters (3.5 gallons). Not cheap, but not expensive either.
It was a nightmare. I was used to Sto Rapid white, and the difference in coverage is huge. Covering black marks was nearly impossible with the first coat.
Next time, only Sto—sounds like a slogan, but it’s true.
Since we are expecting a child soon, I repainted the second children’s room, which had been used as a guest room and storage space. I used Bauhaus Swingcolor paint, which cost 32 euros for 13.5 liters (3.5 gallons). Not cheap, but not expensive either.
It was a nightmare. I was used to Sto Rapid white, and the difference in coverage is huge. Covering black marks was nearly impossible with the first coat.
Next time, only Sto—sounds like a slogan, but it’s true.
That’s true.
Sto supplies almost exclusively to companies. The journeyman says, boss, what kind of rubbish are you buying, it takes 2-3 rolls to cover properly, how many hours am I supposed to spend on this house?! Then Sto is out.
As for hardware stores, only HAGEBAU with Renovo is an option, which includes Brillux products—real brand-name goods. But it’s no cheaper than Sto either. Karsten
Sto supplies almost exclusively to companies. The journeyman says, boss, what kind of rubbish are you buying, it takes 2-3 rolls to cover properly, how many hours am I supposed to spend on this house?! Then Sto is out.
As for hardware stores, only HAGEBAU with Renovo is an option, which includes Brillux products—real brand-name goods. But it’s no cheaper than Sto either. Karsten