Decorating

[HowardB]

Hi everybody

I want to do some interior painting, particularly ceilings. Can anyone suggest a brand of paint and is it available in most hardware shops? The location of a good hardware shop in Chiang Mai would also be helpful.

Thanks

Howard

[garyh]

Can't recommend a brand but Global has just about everything.

[jackr]

I wouldn't say it matters that much on brand for interior, but never go the bottom of any brand... cheap paint picks up dust and fades. I generally stick with ICI Dulux for in and out as it last a lot longer and goes on well. For ceilings, Jotun Ceiling Paint is pretty good and well priced. It's an off-white (which is what you want)... the Thais call it 'kwanburi'.

Any of the biggies do paint:

Global (inner, south)

Home Mart (super [both sides], northeast)

Home Mall (outer, northeast)

HomePro (super east and hangdong road).

HomePro generally more expensive that the rest.

[NewLookIPD]

TOA has a nice DuraShield for a real strong high white. If you go with Jotun, make sure it's not Strax - Majestic Matte is well worth the higher cost. Also, adding a few drops of burnt sienna (you can get a craft store) will make the white go on homogenously and keep you from pulling your hair out. Good luck!