Title: Painting New Plaster (DIY UK Guide) - Property Workshop
Headings: Painting New Plaster – A Step-by-Step DIY Guide
Painting New Plaster – A Step-by-Step DIY Guide
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Tools & Materials
Tools
Materials
What’s The Best Paint To Use When Painting New Plaster?
Painting New Plaster – Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Wait For New Plaster To Dry
Why Do I Need To Wait For Plaster To Completely Dry?
Can I Speed Up The Drying Time?
2. Prepare The Room For Painting
3. Remove Excess Plaster (if necessary)
4. Sealing New Plaster
How To Create And Apply Mist Coats
5. Fill And Sand Any Imperfections
6. Paint Wall With Finish Coats
Painting New Plaster – FAQ
What If I Cannot Wait For My Plaster Dry?
Do I Always Have To Prepare New Plaster Before Applying The Mist Coat?
Should I Apply A Second Mist Coat?
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Final Thoughts

Content: For solvent-based paint (used for kitchens and bathrooms) use PVA as your sealer. How To Create And Apply Mist Coats
IMPORTANT NOTE: Make sure that you DON’T use a vinyl emulsion for your mist coat. Vinyl emulsion forms a skin on the surface of your plaster that will be prone to peeling. As mentioned above, solvent paints should be sealed with a PVA adhesive and NOT mist coats. PVA should also be mixed with water and by the same ratio as below. 1 . Mix Emulsion With Water
Mix standard emulsion with water. The ratio should be four-parts emulsion to one-part water. Stir thoroughly using a stirring paddle attachment for your drill.