Hello - absolute DIY noob here so please be nice 
I've had a bunch of walls re-skimmed and have picked out some exciting paints to go on them. I know that you can't just throw paint from the can on it and that you typically water paint down for the initial coat. But there seems to be a lot of mixed advice on what is best. I also see you can buy special paint exactly for this purpose.
What's the best thing to do? For what it's worth, I've been suckered towards some nice but expensive Farrow and Ball colours like the noob I am and I'm a little reluctant to buy more expensive cans to water them down for this purpose if cheapo paint will do.
All advice very much appreciated, cheers
I've had a bunch of walls re-skimmed and have picked out some exciting paints to go on them. I know that you can't just throw paint from the can on it and that you typically water paint down for the initial coat. But there seems to be a lot of mixed advice on what is best. I also see you can buy special paint exactly for this purpose.
What's the best thing to do? For what it's worth, I've been suckered towards some nice but expensive Farrow and Ball colours like the noob I am and I'm a little reluctant to buy more expensive cans to water them down for this purpose if cheapo paint will do.
All advice very much appreciated, cheers