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Painting day
Well today I have managed to start painting the bathroom ceiling, Ems is working all day, my daughter is out. God knows where my son is, it's been 5 days since he said 'bye, so the house is empty.
2 coats already done and in between coats I can play on the laptop.
What a nice day so far!
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I hate painting ceilings
Apart from the mess I hope you don't end up making a visit to your local chiropractor
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If there`s only one thing I'm any good at...Its painting ceilings!!
My claim to fame.
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All done, about 5 coats and just have to clean up
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5 coats??
Originally Posted by stevewool
What are you using?
Distemper?
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It's only a small room but with window open wide and door open it's drying very quickly, plus I started 7 hours ago
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Steve..I was a painter for 25 years or more. Most of my domestic work calls were from women married to men like you!!
Cheers,
fred!
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Expect the call from Ems
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5 coats is a bit over the top!
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Not for my bathroom ceiling Les
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Like my father before me, ... I much prefer wallpapering to painting. Less messy and a lot more satisfying ... 
... at least in the sense that you get a clearer idea of the progress you've made with each piece hung.
Don't suggest doing the ceiling this way, of course
... though I have papered the long sloping 45 degree angle parts above a staircase in my time.
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I have papered both Arthur, staircase and ceiling, the ceiling I gave 5 coats to is where the shower is, so I wanted a few coats up there to help with condensation from all that water
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Ah ... I can see your logic there, Steve. Originally Posted by stevewool
should certainly prove worthwhile - adding extra coats to keep condensation at bay on a bathroom ceiling especially.
... acts as a pretty effective sealant!
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Thanks Arthur
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