I want to repaint a latex paint applied to the ceiling about 55 years ago with latex paint again.
My local painter suggested applying a primer first, then a coat of latex paint, which should be sufficient since the original paint layer is still in good condition.
I already bought the latex paint myself, of course from an expensive but competent specialist retailer nearby, because they offer the best materials and advice.
Unfortunately, the specialist retailer disagrees with my painter, and I have received two different answers over the phone from the retailer (thanks to the pandemic):
1. No primer should be used; instead, apply two coats of latex paint. The first coat will smear, but the second coat will make the ceiling look good.
2. A single coat of latex paint without primer is enough.
I’m quite uncertain, especially since online DIY guides recommend “degreasing with alcohol, roughening by sanding, and, like my painter, consider primer necessary.” My painter, on the other hand, thinks degreasing and sanding are unnecessary.
How can I apply the new latex paint permanently over the old one?
My local painter suggested applying a primer first, then a coat of latex paint, which should be sufficient since the original paint layer is still in good condition.
I already bought the latex paint myself, of course from an expensive but competent specialist retailer nearby, because they offer the best materials and advice.
Unfortunately, the specialist retailer disagrees with my painter, and I have received two different answers over the phone from the retailer (thanks to the pandemic):
1. No primer should be used; instead, apply two coats of latex paint. The first coat will smear, but the second coat will make the ceiling look good.
2. A single coat of latex paint without primer is enough.
I’m quite uncertain, especially since online DIY guides recommend “degreasing with alcohol, roughening by sanding, and, like my painter, consider primer necessary.” My painter, on the other hand, thinks degreasing and sanding are unnecessary.
How can I apply the new latex paint permanently over the old one?
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Rolexianer12 Feb 2021 19:37Nordlys schrieb:
A fine multitool with the putty scraper attachment would be worth trying. It could really be useful, but €250 for a trial...
...on the other hand, I don’t know how we could complete the work promptly and stay mentally sane otherwise.
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Rolexianer12 Feb 2021 21:32As mentioned before, I find the "Fein multitool with the putty scraper attachment" quite interesting.
Before I buy this not exactly cheap tool, I would like to ask about alternatives...
For example, my painter mentioned an electric (cordless?) "scraper with a blade" that plasterers use... According to the description, the blade should be relatively wide. Who knows this tool and could share a link?
Before I buy this not exactly cheap tool, I would like to ask about alternatives...
For example, my painter mentioned an electric (cordless?) "scraper with a blade" that plasterers use... According to the description, the blade should be relatively wide. Who knows this tool and could share a link?
Links are not allowed here. Just search for electric putty knives or electric scrapers, and you will find devices from China to Metabo. But if you do DIY projects regularly, the Fein multi-tool is incredibly useful and really high quality. This winter, I used it to remove the glued flooring from an entire ship deck, scraped off the adhesive residues, and then sanded everything—all with just this one tool, which neither heats up nor feels too heavy in the hand. End of Fein promotion.
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Rolexianer12 Feb 2021 23:12I would also prefer to scrape a ship’s deck 😉
Let’s see what I can arrange tomorrow.
Thank you for your valuable thoughts!
Let’s see what I can arrange tomorrow.
Thank you for your valuable thoughts!
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