Title: How to Paint New Plaster | Valspar
Headings: How to paint new plaster
How to paint new plaster
Painting a newly plastered wall requires more preparation than painting a normal wall. You can’t start painting new plaster directly and instead, have to take steps to seal the plaster so you can get the colourful finish you want.
What you’ll need
1. Let the plaster dry
2. Mix a mist coat
3. Apply the mist coat and let it dry
4. Apply the topcoat

Content: Alternatively, you can use a water-based primer which saves you the mess of making a mist coat. All our primers are water-based and will help you achieve an even and colourful finish. To make a mist coat, mix three parts emulsion with one part water. You should always check the paint tin for the manufacturer’s instructions as ratios can vary. You don’t have to use exactly the same paint you’ve chosen for the final topcoat but you should use a similar colour for an even finish. The mist coat will be completely mixed together when the water isn’t settling on the surface of the emulsion. 3. Apply the mist coat and let it dry
There are two different ways you can apply the mist coat. If you choose to use a roller, you’ll cover the wall much quicker but it will be very messy as rollers can splatter paint very easily. Alternatively, a paintbrush will take much longer but you shouldn’t have as many drips to deal with.