jedisco:
Morning house.

I have a building I want to paint with satin paint but I'm holding back because of the cost. Someone is advising me as an alternative to use simple emulsion paint and apply PVA after it has dried to give it a shinny, waterproof finish.
Has anyone tried this or expernced the outcome?

What would you advise?

Umarzy:


Okay.. Can i know the requirements? The design is still in process

gbadexy:

Thank you very much sir.
@ jedisco, what you were told to do is apply a cheap/weak form of varnish on an emulsion but it's not worth it.
Firstly, the emulsion can't be as flat and smooth as satin or matte and it would be noticeable. The PVA would give it some sheen but it would be obvious it's just regular emulsion beneath it.
Secondly, you won't need to screed or prime if you just wanted to stick to emulsion, but add sheen to the emulsion and the contours the emulsion didn't reveal would be obvious due to reflection of light on the shining surface.
Lastly, PVA is not as water resistant as acrylic based varnish, so you may not be able to give the wall repeated cleaning.

jedisco:


Thanks. You gave a good overview of everything.
I was looking for an option between the two. Something with a better outlook than plain emulsion and not as expensive as satin

Dennis3D:


Kindly contact the architect designing for advice based on your location or proposed building location

Umarzy:

Okay.. Can i know the requirements? The design is still in process

gbadexy:

You may go with matte then. As pricing go, my matte is in the price range of emulsion grade of brands like eagle, president. I'm not even mentioning brands like berger and du lux.
matte is cleanable, flat and smooth on application even though the sheen and clean ability isn't as high as satin or silk but it still gives a classy finish.

megacontrol:
Hello all,

After using membrane (nylon) on the DPC to protect the foundation, is it still necessary to use membrane on the suspended slabs (decking)?

Is there any proven justification?

Thanks

jedisco:

Thanks. Project is in the north

megacontrol:
Hello all,

After using membrane (nylon) on the DPC to protect the foundation, is it still necessary to use membrane on the suspended slabs (decking)?

Is there any proven justification?

Thanks

RedMapleConsult:


But they are two different things. They don't have any relationship. The one on the DPC level is to prevent water capillarity so you don't have dampness coming into the house. And it remains there.

While the one on the suspended slab is basically to prevent excessive escape of water from the concrete thus help the concrete cure and as well ease the removal of the formwork.

Those are two different stages, levels and two different applications. So yes it is.

megacontrol:
Hello all,

After using membrane (nylon) on the DPC to protect the foundation, is it still necessary to use membrane on the suspended slabs (decking)?

Is there any proven justification?

Thanks

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Umarzy:


It should be okay...But the design will be simple and not luxury inclined. Simple as it is.

westliverenterp:
will 5 million be enough to build 2 units of two bedroom flats in Edo State..

durojim007:
Hello House,

What are the differences between China tiles, Spanish tiles and Nigerian tiles. Thanks in advance for your reply

AbbeyLinkoln92:


It may be able to finish it, depending on your taste


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tevanso:
it wont be enough. Dont deceive him

Babs612000:
How can N5m finished two units of two bedroom flat.
You just use the opportunity to advertise your job.

westliverenterp:
will 5 million be enough to build 2 units of two bedroom flats in Edo State..