Title: Painting New Plaster - Everything You Need to Know - Bidvine
Headings: Painting New Plaster - Everything You Need to Know
Painting New Plaster - Everything You Need to Know
How Long Does It Take for the Plaster to Set?
How Long Should You Wait Before Painting New Plaster?
But… Isn’t a Week a Long Time to Wait?
Painter and Decorator Price Guide
What Is a Mist Coat?
How Do I Create a Mist Coat?
Diluting Paint for a Mist Coat
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Can I Speed up the Drying Time?
Should I Sand down the Surface Before Painting?
Is There a Difference Between Internal and External Walls When You’re Painting New Plaster?
What Is the Difference Between Skimming and Plastering?
Is It Worth Hiring a Professional to Paint Fresh Plaster?

Content: The ratio should roughly be 4 parts water to 6 parts paint. Depending on the emulsion you are using, you may need to alter this ratio in order to achieve a more diluted paint. For more information, you can check out our mist coat guide. Diluting Paint for a Mist Coat
Diluting the paint is essential, as it allows the mist coat to sink into the wall, which seals the surface. An undiluted standard emulsion will draw the moisture out and dry too quickly, creating cracks, and causing the paint to sit on top of the new plaster. Also, make sure that the standard emulsion you are using in your mist coat is non-vinyl. A vinyl emulsion will form a skin on the surface of your plaster. It will also be prone to peeling as this type of paint will not be able to sink into the surface. Applying a mist coat will sufficiently seal your new plaster after it has dried. Many professional painters do not recommend using PVA glue to seal your plaster, as it can cause issues later on.