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
Don’t fancy doing this job yourself?
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?
Don’t fancy doing this job yourself?
Final Thoughts

Content: 5. Fill And Sand Any Imperfections
Once the mist coat has dried, imperfections should be filled and sanded down. Mix up some filler
Using a filling knife, apply the filler to any holes and cracks you find and wait for it to dry. After the filler has dried, use a 220-grit sanding block to smooth it
Touch up the filled areas with the mist coat mix
6. Paint Wall With Finish Coats
Once the filler touch-ups have dried, your wall/ceiling is ready for its finish coats. Apply two or three finish coats by following the same steps used for the mist coat. For more information on painting, please check out this article, under the heading ‘ Painting Technique ’. You’ll find some great tips on how best to use rollers and brushes, so I highly recommend you check this out before you start painting. Pro Tip: The humidity in kitchens and bathrooms means that emulsion paints soak up water vapour which makes them unstable and likely to peel or harbour mould spores.