Title: How to paint on new plaster | Real Homes
Headings: How to paint on new plaster
How to paint on new plaster
Learn how to paint on new plaster to achieve a professional finish and avoid the hassle of putting up lining paper
What will you need to paint on new plaster?
How to paint on new plaster checklist...
How to paint on new plaster
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1. Make sure the plaster is dry
2. Make a mist coat
3. Prime with a mist coat
4. Allow the mist coat to dry
5. Apply the top coats
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Content: 2. Make a mist coat
Fresh plaster is extremely porous, and any moisture will be quickly absorbed into the wall. This is why you need to water down your first paint layer (known as a mist coat). To make a mist coat, combine a cheaper emulsion paint in a similar colour to your top coat with water. The ratios for this will vary according to the paint you are using, so check what it says on your paint tin – but around three parts paint to one part water should suffice. Stir the solution until you have an even consistency with no water sitting on top of the paint. Fresh plaster needs to be able to breath underneath the paint to allow any moisture to escape, so make sure to use a non-vinyl water-based paint. Top tip: If you have lots of rooms to paint, a big batch of white trade emulsion will see you through several rooms worth of mist coat. 3.