Painting Blocks?

[Ken's Deputy 4,460]

The concrete / cement types. 9" High with two hollow compartments inside. Do ye not lash a PVU / White Glue mix on them first? Stop them drinking all the paint ye can throw at them?

That done; Would gloss wood glue be okay on them, to match the timber I'll be adding?

Thanks.

 

[jigsaw 11,900]

dont put pva on any wall before painting ,the paint doesnt adhere to it ,and after time comes off in sheets or cracks badly,if its interior ,exterior quality paint will be just fine on its own ,if exterior ,as mentioned above ,a coat of sealer and emulsion ,jobs a good un

[Ken's Deputy 4,460]

  Thing is, lads; I have a bare five foot square of block to paint. It's indoors and will be glossed.

Not being in the trade, I don't have left over Sealers and Sandtext paints. I'll need to go and buy shit.

Let me simplify this for everyone   This fukking monstrosity sits in my kitchen. It's served its purpose well, over the years. A jerry built solution to a pressing need.

Now? I've finally got sick of the sight of it and am going to drag all that shit out. Frame it out and put beautiful doors on it. It'll become the centre piece of the room!

I just want to match those blocks in with all the gorgeously painted and decorative wood.

 

[VOON 1,317]

2 minutes ago, Ken's Deputy said:

  Thing is, lads; I have a bare five foot square of block to paint. It's indoors and will be glossed.

Not being in the trade, I don't have left over Sealers and Sandtext paints. I'll need to go and buy shit.

Let me simplify this for everyone   This fukking monstrosity sits in my kitchen. It's served its purpose well, over the years. A jerry built solution to a pressing need.

Now? I've finally got sick of the sight of it and am going to drag all that shit out. Frame it out and put beautiful doors on it. It'll become the centre piece of the room!

I just want to match those blocks in with all the gorgeously painted and decorative wood.

 

Just buy a press in IKEA…..

[Ken's Deputy 4,460]

Eureka!!!!! I'm a fukking genius!

I just sat and stared at that shot and it hit me!

Why paint those horrible blocks, when they'll just end up Looking like horrible, painted fukking blocks?!

I'll Panel them! Like the doors will be! I fukking amaze myself, sometimes, when I'm sober enough to think straight!

[jigsaw 11,900]

yeah Ken...knock it over,and delivered to the door from ikea, same price as the paint and pannelling  lol

Edited September 11, 2021 by jigsaw

[Ken's Deputy 4,460]

I wouldn't have their shit in my place, mate! This place is over a century old and lived in by generations of the same family. I fully respect its heritage and like to keep with the spirit of the place.

What I always try to do is think: " They were small farmers. Working their fingers to the bone to survive. They used hardboard because it was cheap. What would they have Liked to have done, could they afford a bit of flash? "

Thus, I tear down the hard board and put up tongue and groove panelling. with proper skirting and trims

I'm gonna make that pile of blocks and planks into an absolute centre piece. You watch!

[jigsaw 11,900]

go for ot Ken.im looking forward to seeing the results...good luck 

[NEWKID 27,926]

1 hour ago, Ken's Deputy said:

Eureka!!!!! I'm a fukking genius!

I just sat and stared at that shot and it hit me!

Why paint those horrible blocks, when they'll just end up Looking like horrible, painted fukking blocks?!

I'll Panel them! Like the doors will be! I fukking amaze myself, sometimes, when I'm sober enough to think straight!

Was about to say clad the blocks in timber...but you sussed it yourself...well done, builders badge in route!! Lol

[Ken's Deputy 4,460]

Just now, sid g said:

glad in ply paint the ply ..

I'll have you know, sir; I once took it into my head to box in a rather ugly lump of a meter. Big, gray, steel box with pipes and shit. It was bang in the corner of my fukking room!

I'm (was) a Rat Catcher. But, I'm a Trier! I set too. Didn't have a clue. Hardly any tools. But, off I went.

I made a box round it. Then, I got all sorts of 'Moulding'? 'L' shaped lengths of timber. I cut angles at the ends of it. I somehow spliced 'V' shaped corner joints. All sorts. Stained and painted it. Thought it looked better.

  One day, a very experienced and ridiculously expert joiner friend of mine called round. Sort of guy who could give 'Kanny' a run for his money.

He sat there, smoking a roll up and staring at my meter box for some time. He seemed entranced by it.

Finally, he spoke: " Ye know what? I've been in this game over fifty years now. And I've known fully trained and time served men who wouldn't have a chance of turning out a piece of work like that. "

I really didn't know what to say!!!

But, that's the gods honest truth. I'm not saying I'm any good. But, I Plan like fukk. I write and draw and spend for ever, going over every last tiny detail. Then I, very slowly, do my best.

 

[Nicepix 5,650]

I would just rendr them then paint over. Artex is due a come back soon. Anyone prefer swirls or are stipples more your thing?

[Ken's Deputy 4,460]

I've been shopping. It's in hand now. Just need to muster the energy to begin. It's been a busy day. I'm fukked!

Not happy with the range of paints the shop offers either. Think I'll try another place. I have this particular shade in mind. No way I'm spending the rest of my days thinking; " Naah. That's just not right " Fukk That!