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
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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: 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. Prime with a mist coat
Applying the first coat of mist paint can be a messy job as the paint will be thin and runny, so make sure you have put down dust sheets and covered any furniture. Fix masking tape along the skirting boards and any trim to protect them, and cover light switches or sockets and windows. Pour the mist coat into a paint tray then roll an even amount on to a foam roller. Roll it over the plaster in smooth, upward motions until you have covered the whole surface. Use a smaller paint brush to get into any corners or areas that cannot be reached with the roller.