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: Apply Mist Coat On Walls
Apply the emulsion-water mix to the plastered surface. Use a brush for edges and a roller for everywhere else. Check that the plaster is absorbing the liquid. You may even hear a sucking sound while the plaster is absorbing the mist coat
If you find that the plaster is not absorbing the mix, add more water to a max mix of 50/50
In most cases, one mist coat is enough. However, it doesn’t hurt to add a second one if you feel the need to. 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.