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Originally posted by Sham157 Sham157 wrote:

Originally posted by Yiksheemash Yiksheemash wrote:

Originally posted by Saint Tom Saint Tom wrote:

Not a green mortgage as such , just taking some measures to make the house warmer. Having foam sprayed in the roof space too. 

Ultimately everyone will have the wrap round done under some government retro fit scheme, just trying some cheaper fixes myself. 

Foam is a short term fix. any sort of moisture whatsoever and it will begin to decay over time. Did they install a breather membrane before they put in the foam? what sort of Warranty did they give you?

Best way of doing it is rigid insulation  and the prefered product would be Xtratherm Insulation. With cavities the best way now is to fill them with beads.  

for anyone that's doing a total revamp of a home to get the energy rating up you should consider the following:
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Looking at painting the house. Late in the year for it I know but if the weather stays fine I'll chance it

Built a few years but first time for a painting. Was told to put a sealant on it first but went into the hardware store at the weekend and was told not to. They said to just water down the first coat and that'll act as the sealant and apply the second coat as normal??
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Pay an expert to do it. It will save you, trust me!

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Pay an expert to do it. It will save you, trust me!
 
This. I've never painted the outside of the house but if it's even half as bad as painting the indoors then get someone else to do it.
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Priced it off one local lad, wanted a small fortune so that's why looking at doing it myself. Have the brothers and father there to give a hand over the next while. Be a lot of work and hassle I know but don't have the kind of money he was quoting

Might stick it up on Tradesmen.ie and see if can get a few other quotes that way
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How much did he quote?

A few prices were knocking around this thread.
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€2k, thought it was steep? Around 2000 sq ft
Will send it through on Tradesmen just to get a few other prices and can see then what to do


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Originally posted by Croftman Croftman wrote:

€2k, thought it was steep? Around 2000 sq ft
Will send it through on Tradesmen just to get a few other prices and can see then what to do



I paid my Moldovan neighbours to put 2 coats of paint on the front and side of our house for 300e I think it was.
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If it’s the first coat ya need a stabilizing primer before using Weathershield or the equivalent 
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Don’t use tradesman.ie whatever you do. 

Get someone recommended to you.
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Just bang on 3 coats job done .
 
I would say around €1700 would be the going rate now you can get cheaper depends where you live .
 
At a guess i think around 40 litres would do one coat you need to do two at the least as you have left it late .
 
I cost me €230 ( 55 Lt ) for white weathershield and did it myself in a 8 days during the lock down .
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Originally posted by Croftman Croftman wrote:

€2k, thought it was steep? Around 2000 sq ft
Will send it through on Tradesmen just to get a few other prices and can see then what to do

Hiya that's my trade. V hard to give a fair quote without seeing type of house, eaves, chimneys, cills, condition, access etc etc

Presuming it's just smooth plaster, and this is its first time getting painted. If so, a gentle powerwash, and let it dry out. No need for stabilizer or a sealant on new plaster. In fact don't do this as it will need to breath. I usually add 10/15% to first coat, as you want a thin coat on first to penetrate the substrate. If it goes on to heavy, this can lead to peeling down the line. Depending on colour and product another coat may do, but 3rd isn't uncommon.

If cills are smooth concrete these will need stabilising solution. That'll grip to the smooth surface and then work away with finish coats after. Often you'll see capping on top of a wall flake, while the wall is grand. That's the reason.

I love Fleetwood Weatherclad but Weathershield and sandtex are excellent too, and no qualms using either. Retails for about 55e per 10l bucket.

As mentioned above, go with recommendation from friend/colleague/family. There's an old saying, nothing more expensive than a cheap paint job. 

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Originally posted by cardwizzard cardwizzard wrote:

Originally posted by Croftman Croftman wrote:

€2k, thought it was steep? Around 2000 sq ft
Will send it through on Tradesmen just to get a few other prices and can see then what to do

Hiya that's my trade. V hard to give a fair quote without seeing type of house, eaves, chimneys, cills, condition, access etc etc

Presuming it's just smooth plaster, and this is its first time getting painted. If so, a gentle powerwash, and let it dry out. No need for stabilizer or a sealant on new plaster. In fact don't do this as it will need to breath. I usually add 10/15% to first coat, as you want a thin coat on first to penetrate the substrate. If it goes on to heavy, this can lead to peeling down the line. Depending on colour and product another coat may do, but 3rd isn't uncommon.

If cills are smooth concrete these will need stabilising solution. That'll grip to the smooth surface and then work away with finish coats after. Often you'll see capping on top of a wall flake, while the wall is grand. That's the reason.

I love Fleetwood Weatherclad but Weathershield and sandtex are excellent too, and no qualms using either. Retails for about 55e per 10l bucket.

As mentioned above, go with recommendation from friend/colleague/family. There's an old saying, nothing more expensive than a cheap paint job. 

Good luck


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Yeah it's smooth exterior and I gave it a good power wash 2 weeks ago so well dry now. Cills are granite so they wont be touched. Access etc is grand, detached house in the country so no issues there. I'll get cracking on a few recommendations over the weekend and see how it goes
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No need for sealer. First coat will soak right in so I’d add a little water to it. Will go on easier for you. 2 coats should do the trick. I’d use Dulux Weathershield. Cover up them cills!
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I dont know how a lot of these painters come upnwith some of these outlandish quotes. Not sure how they can justify the mad prices. Its not that skilled a profession. Myself and the bro painted my house over the weekend. Hired a sprayer and did some with brushes also as its dashed which makes it doubly hard. Great job. Actually better than any 'professional' painter as we took more care as its mine!!! Do it yourself if you can i say. 
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