Noisette Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 A favour to ask......In order to avoid a major re-painting excercise, I need a can or two of genuine 'English' Dulux Apple White Rich Matt emulsion. Unfortunately, we've no plans to go back to the UK this year.So....if there is anyone within a radius of 100km of Miramont de Guyenne who is taking a car over and back within the next couple of weeks, and has time/space, I'd be most grateful if you could bring some over. Quite happy to pick it up from wherever, whenever and to settle up however suits you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alittlebitfrench Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Well I'm going to say it....what it is wrong with French paint ?I am a fanatic when it comes to painting and I have found after extensive 'painting' that the paint from Leroy wins hands down.Mylands (British) is good. But that is a specialised paint. Dulux....no. Smells like 'wee' as well after you have painted. So yes, nip down to Leroy and buy their 'haute couverage' white. You paint, and the wall goes white. It is that simple.It really is all down to prep as well you know. P.S, STAY away from Lidl paint.And why is your selfie at 90 degrees ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Maybe because the OP wants to match what's already painted? Hence the phrase-to avoid a major repaint. Lidl paint is fine-we've used it lots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cajal Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 This company stocks Dulux and delivers to France - €10 for 3x5lts tins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoddy Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 ALBF the original poster wrote"In order to avoid a major re-painting excercise," It's not helpful to tell her about other kinds of paint or to mention a relatively new poster's photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisette Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 No problem ;-) It's lovely to be on the receiving end of ALBF's wit and wisdom once again .....even if most of us know that French paint is overpriced c**p ;-) . The smell of pee will blend in nicely with the cats' contributions lol.And well-spotted, everyone that read the OP thoroughly.....there are a lot of very high walls in this place, and the last thing I want to have to do is re-paint the whole lot! If push comes to shove then, yes, I'll use a delivery service. Re. the avatar, I tried to correct the orientation several times without success so will just have to put up with a cricked neck for now :-) The emojis don't work, either...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 58 Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 KIS that cajal recommends are good and I've used them but unfortunately they don't do Apple White. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisette Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 Just a quick update...it's sorted. Now, if anyone spots some paneer, that's the only other thing that I miss from the UK ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alittlebitfrench Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Thank god for that. I have not been able to sleep for worrying.What is a paneer ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Noisette, I'd like to return a favour as one good turn deserves another!So, here is a link that might be of interest (and don't forget to invite me to dinner and serve paneer with frozen grated lemon!)[url]https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-paneer-cheese-in-30-minutes-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-57008[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisette Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 Hi mint, Thanks for the link :-) Thirty minutes would be a big improvement over my previous attempt! A couple of days and gallons of very expensive full-cream milk, if I remember rightly ;-) Dinner invite will be on it's way when I've finished decorating ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisette Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 [quote user="alittlebitfrench"]Thank god for that. I have not been able to sleep for worrying.What is a paneer ?[/quote] :-)) It's given me a few sleepless nights too, sweetie, knowing that I'm flouting the advice of Complete France's very own Laurence Llewelyn -Bowen!;-)You don't know what paneer is? :-o How have you managed all this time? It's Indian curd cheese. Usually served in cubes lightly fried and with a spicy spinach purée. Palak Paneer. Bet you feel much better now...;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 And that is how I make curd for Yorkshire Curd Tart, just don't squash it together, but drain it in muslin for a couple of days, leaving it lumpy.To the op, would you get away with just getting paint and touching up. Never worked for me, the 'new' paint glaringly obvious. So the lot would need redoing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisette Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 We'll see, idun. I know what you mean about patches standing out. The paint will be arriving next weekend :-) At worst I'll need to do some walls in their entirety but at least they're not the very high ones! I'm getting too old to be clambering about on ladders 5m up.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 [quote user="Noisette"]We'll see, idun. I know what you mean about patches standing out. The paint will be arriving next weekend :-) At worst I'll need to do some walls in their entirety but at least they're not the very high ones! I'm getting too old to be clambering about on ladders 5m up....[/quote]You need to learn how to feather out the new paint onto the old surface, no hard edges. look for areas of natural shade and feather into those. almost dry roller roll out the paint until it just poorly covers the surrounding area (feathering). Once dry you shouldn't be able to see it, (usually) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 58 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Feathering paint is also called 'faking it in' around Nottingham. I don't know whether it's just a local expression or if it's more widely used. Any road (that is pure Nottingham), properly applied it can be very effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisette Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 No problem there..I've been faking it for years......:-)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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