Seeing wet-edge of paint on a ceiling
When emulsion painting a ceiling with paint of the same colour as is already
on, I have great difficulty detecting the wet-edge of where I have just painted. And this makes it difficult to know where to apply the paint next. Is there anything I can do to make the just-painted wet edge show up better, so I do not end up with missed patches? I was thinking that a difference between wet paint and dry paint is that light is reflected better from wet paint. So I wondered if it would help to get a bright, cold-running light, such as a 500W security light, and point it at the ceiling from the floor. Has anyone tried this, and did it help? Anode. |
Seeing wet-edge of paint on a ceiling
On Sun, 15 Apr 2007 15:31:08 +0100, "Anode" mused:
When emulsion painting a ceiling with paint of the same colour as is already on, I have great difficulty detecting the wet-edge of where I have just painted. And this makes it difficult to know where to apply the paint next. Is there anything I can do to make the just-painted wet edge show up better, so I do not end up with missed patches? You can get emulsion which when wet is pink but dries white. Not sure where it was from. I was thinking that a difference between wet paint and dry paint is that light is reflected better from wet paint. So I wondered if it would help to get a bright, cold-running light, such as a 500W security light, and point it at the ceiling from the floor. Has anyone tried this, and did it help? A 500W security light is most definitely not cold running. -- Regards, Stuart. |
Seeing wet-edge of paint on a ceiling
Lurch wrote:
On Sun, 15 Apr 2007 15:31:08 +0100, "Anode" mused: When emulsion painting a ceiling with paint of the same colour as is already on, I have great difficulty detecting the wet-edge of where I have just painted. And this makes it difficult to know where to apply the paint next. Is there anything I can do to make the just-painted wet edge show up better, so I do not end up with missed patches? You can get emulsion which when wet is pink but dries white. Not sure where it was from. Dulux Magic White - see http://tinyurl.com/yofeg6 (or http://www.dulux.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/PracticalitiesProductDetailsControllerCmd?storeId= 10752&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&code=MW Never tried it - is very expensive compared with conventional stuff IIRC David |
Seeing wet-edge of paint on a ceiling
On Sun, 15 Apr 2007 15:35:12 +0100, Lurch
wrote: You can get emulsion which when wet is pink but dries white. Not sure where it was from. Crown. I don't know if it is still made. |
Seeing wet-edge of paint on a ceiling
You can get emulsion which when wet is pink but dries white. Not sure where it was from. Thanks for the comments on white emulsion that changes colour as it dries, but I am looking for something with general application to any colour. Anode |
Seeing wet-edge of paint on a ceiling
Anode wrote:
When emulsion painting a ceiling with paint of the same colour as is already on, I have great difficulty detecting the wet-edge of where I have just painted. And this makes it difficult to know where to apply the paint next. Is there anything I can do to make the just-painted wet edge show up better, so I do not end up with missed patches? Strong daylight seems to be the thing that really shows up the difference... perhaps a string while fluorescent light at a low angle might help? -- Cheers, John. /================================================== ===============\ | Internode Ltd - http://www.internode.co.uk | |-----------------------------------------------------------------| | John Rumm - john(at)internode(dot)co(dot)uk | \================================================= ================/ |
Seeing wet-edge of paint on a ceiling
On Sun, 15 Apr 2007 16:10:30 +0100, Peter Johnson
mused: On Sun, 15 Apr 2007 15:35:12 +0100, Lurch wrote: You can get emulsion which when wet is pink but dries white. Not sure where it was from. Crown. I don't know if it is still made. Someone makes it because I saw someone using it the other week and I know it had just been bought, or bought within the last few Months at least. -- Regards, Stuart. |
Seeing wet-edge of paint on a ceiling
"Anode" wrote in message ... When emulsion painting a ceiling with paint of the same colour as is already on, I have great difficulty detecting the wet-edge of where I have just painted. And this makes it difficult to know where to apply the paint next. It sounds like it doesn't need painting to me. Have a beer. |
Seeing wet-edge of paint on a ceiling
Lurch wrote:
On Sun, 15 Apr 2007 16:10:30 +0100, Peter Johnson mused: On Sun, 15 Apr 2007 15:35:12 +0100, Lurch wrote: You can get emulsion which when wet is pink but dries white. Not sure where it was from. Crown. I don't know if it is still made. Someone makes it because I saw someone using it the other week and I know it had just been bought, or bought within the last few Months at least. I've struggled with this problem, especially white on white. I reckon a headlight might work but haven't got round to trying it |
Seeing wet-edge of paint on a ceiling
"Stuart Noble" wrote in message ... I've struggled with this problem, especially white on white. I reckon a headlight might work but haven't got round to trying it An interesting idea, though I suppose a battery light around the head would not show up well in ordinary daylight. I've seen plasterers use a strip fluorescent light in a vertical position, standing on the floor, in front of a wall they were working on. If such a light is helpful for work on a wall, it suggests it may be helpful on a ceiling if positioned suitably. Though the plasterers would be looking for undulations I suppose, whilst I am looking for wet edges, which is a bit different. |
Seeing wet-edge of paint on a ceiling
On Sun, 15 Apr 2007 15:31:08 +0100, Anode wrote:
When emulsion painting a ceiling with paint of the same colour as is already on, I have great difficulty detecting the wet-edge of where I have just painted. And this makes it difficult to know where to apply the paint next. Is there anything I can do to make the just-painted wet edge show up better, so I do not end up with missed patches? I was thinking that a difference between wet paint and dry paint is that light is reflected better from wet paint. So I wondered if it would help to get a bright, cold-running light, such as a 500W security light, and point it at the ceiling from the floor. Has anyone tried this, and did it help? Anode. =============================== It's easier to use an undercoat of a different colour. Look on the tin (or maker's instructions) for a suggested undercoat colour. Cic. -- ================================ Testing UBUNTU Linux Windows shown the door ================================ |
Seeing wet-edge of paint on a ceiling
"Cicero" wrote in message ... On Sun, 15 Apr 2007 15:31:08 +0100, Anode wrote: When emulsion painting a ceiling with paint of the same colour as is already on, I have great difficulty detecting the wet-edge of where I have just painted. And this makes it difficult to know where to apply the paint next. Is there anything I can do to make the just-painted wet edge show up better, so I do not end up with missed patches? I was thinking that a difference between wet paint and dry paint is that light is reflected better from wet paint. So I wondered if it would help to get a bright, cold-running light, such as a 500W security light, and point it at the ceiling from the floor. Has anyone tried this, and did it help? Anode. =============================== It's easier to use an undercoat of a different colour. Look on the tin (or maker's instructions) for a suggested undercoat colour. Smoking heavily for a while prior to painting may also help. |
Seeing wet-edge of paint on a ceiling
"Cicero" wrote in message ... It's easier to use an undercoat of a different colour. Look on the tin (or maker's instructions) for a suggested undercoat colour. Cic. -- ================================ Testing UBUNTU Linux Windows shown the door ================================ That seems a useful strategy to have available. Thank you. Anode |
Seeing wet-edge of paint on a ceiling
wrote in message ... On 15 Apr, I've used a double 5' flourescent fitting in the past. Suitably aligned it seemed to work, but good daylight always shows up the bit you missed. After a few coats you get it right. -- B Thumbs Change lycos to yahoo to reply Thank you for this helpful information. Did you make some sort of moveable stand to hold the fluorescent fitting at ceiling level? Anode |
Seeing wet-edge of paint on a ceiling
Anode wrote:
"Stuart Noble" wrote in message ... I've struggled with this problem, especially white on white. I reckon a headlight might work but haven't got round to trying it An interesting idea, though I suppose a battery light around the head would not show up well in ordinary daylight. I think it's the angle of the light rather than the strength. I found the pink tinted white paint pretty useless. Maybe it's my eyes. I've seen plasterers use a strip fluorescent light in a vertical position, standing on the floor, in front of a wall they were working on. If such a light is helpful for work on a wall, it suggests it may be helpful on a ceiling if positioned suitably. Though the plasterers would be looking for undulations I suppose, whilst I am looking for wet edges, which is a bit different. |
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