| Fri Feb 05, 2016 | Post #1 | S L Gupta (Civil Engg)
Join date: Mar 2008 | Dear Raj
The ratio of cement sand should be 1:4. About water proofing you can use Dr. fixit and use according to the instruction printed on the water proofing material.
You can apply priming coat in advance.
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| Fri Feb 05, 2016 | Post #2 | raj
Join date: Nov 2015 | Thanks Gupta Sir for your prompt valuable advice. Sir will you please elaborate on priming coat i.e. material /brand etc. | | |
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| Fri Feb 05, 2016 | Post #3 | Purvi Panchal
Join date: Aug 2012 | Dear Raj,
1. plaster ratio 1:4 ( Sri Guptaji is correct )
2. Dr fixit is enough, if the slope is proper.
3. use wall putty 2 coats
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| Sun Feb 07, 2016 | Post #4 | JAI PRAKASH
Join date: May 2014 | Ratio is 4:1 Dr. Fixit as per instructions Use POP on internal walls, Then Putty primer and final paint. Only Birla white on external walls then paint.
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| Mon Feb 08, 2016 | Post #5 | S L Gupta (Civil Engg)
Join date: Mar 2008 | Dear
The preparation of a surface is 90 percent of painting job. Even the
highest quality paint won’t adhere properly if the underlying surface is
not prepared properly. Good surface preparation means clean and smooth
surface.
Tips for Surface Preparation
- Allow newly plastered surface to mature for a period of at least 6 months before painting.
- Rectify existing surface problems such as dampness, cracks etc. before actual painting process.
- Check for hand prints, greasy fingerprints, algae as well as dirt and stained marks.
- Use a scraper, putty knife or scrub brush to remove any dirt, grease, rust, or flaking.
- Fill in the holes, cracks and joints with plaster.
- Clean and dry the surface.
- Make sure the area to be painted is well ventilated as well as free of dust.
- As far as possible, don’t paint under much humid conditions.
Do before starting painting work
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Remove materials such
as light fixtures, curtains and their rods etc. from the room to
protect them paint splashes. The materials which cannot be removed out
should be placed at the center and be covered with a canvas or plastic
sheet. -
Place a large bin
with a plastic bag to gather debris or paint splashes. A dirty work
place is not only unsafe but can slow the process of painting also. Also
make use of canvas to cover the floor to avoid paint splashes. -
Insert nails and hooks for pictures. Fill the holes made by nails with plaster and sand before painting again. -
Use painter’s tape to
cover up the area that you do not want to paint. Also do the same for
doors, windows and ceilings that you can not remove.
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| Tue Feb 09, 2016 | Post #6 | Allenmaxwell
Join date: Feb 2016 | thanks it will help for me. | | |
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| Wed Feb 10, 2016 | Post #7 | raj
Join date: Nov 2015 | Thanks Guptaji, Purvi & Jai Prakash for your valuable guidance. | | |
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| Sat Mar 05, 2016 | Post #8 | JAI PRAKASH
Join date: May 2014 | You are welcome Raj.
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