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Painting & Decorating

Painting interior walls/ceiling of insulated log cabin

Anonymous user 16/03/2024 - 2.46 PM

Hi all I would really Appreciate any advice on the following! I am looking to paint the interior walls of a log cabin but it would be a shame to lose the grain of the wood under the paint. Looking for a decent white colour (bright-ish) with the grain showing. Seems to be loads of conflicting info online for this. The wood inside is separated by insulation (celotex/kingspan type insulation) from the wood outside. Do I need to prime the wood? What type of paint can I use on the interior wood? Thanks again. Regards Kieran

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Anonymous user

you will need a good thin durable primer. then would a good oil base base thin coat then I would use a waterbase top coat layered to finish and you would not need to lose the grain all it takes is some TLC to get the finish thats required I know the products that would cover all that
Answered4 March 2022
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R+L Painting & Decorating

Rating: 5 out of 5
Leicester
I've had to do my homework for this sort of style before you need to use a whitewash stain wich is perfectly suited for pine you need to paste using a brush to apply to the said surface after 3 minutes of setting the stain up use a rag to work the stain in to the wood going with the grain wipe off any excess stain gently you will lose some of the wood grain effect but not a lot if this is what you want then it's a small price to pay for the desired look you are after hope this helps you out Rob from R&L painting and decorating contractors
Answered14 March 2022
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Anonymous user

Hi asertain the best possible look, apply Base Coat , as mentioned , . A preferred Method is Spray Paint , Using a Detailed Head Given you the ability to Paint Spray to achieve the desired wood effect , without loosing the wood Contour and details Appreciated Sss Building Services
Answered9 March 2022
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Anonymous user

you will need a good thin durable primer. then would a good oil base base thin coat then I would use a waterbase top coat layered to finish and you would not need to lose the grain all it takes is some TLC to get the finish thats required I know the products that would cover all that
Answered10 March 2022
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