Any decorators about ? New plaster question

[Mikey D]

Morning forum , had some internal insulation and replastering done .
I've not painted bare plaster before so what's the best way to procede guys ?
I've heard couple of coats of thinned down ' contract ' emulsion first .... Order is there some other/better way ??

Thanks Mike

 

[dobbslc]

Yes just thin down some cheap emulsion and give it a coat. Make sure the plaster is bone dry first though.

 

[Onoff]

For the pre coats, including a watered down 1st coat, I used Leyland Super Leytex that's high opacity and good on new plaster. Tbh that looked bloody good on it's own.

https://leylandtrade.com/products/walls-and-ceilings/Super-Leytex-Matt

Any imperfections I filled with Easy Fill 20 before AND after the Super Leytex.

I finished it with Dulux Trade Diamond Matt.

Dulux Trade Diamond Matt - Indoor - Dulux Trade UK and I

Dulux Trade Diamond Matt - Indoor - Dulux Trade UK and I

www.duluxtradepaintexpert.co.uk

 

[Pigeon_Droppings2]

For new plaster I was always told to use new plaster paint...always worked for me and I don't want the hassle of the paint peeling off in sheets because it's not stuck properly!

Needs to dry out properly of course.

 

[Mark 5]

Morning forum , had some internal insulation and replastering done .
I've not painted bare plaster before so what's the best way to procede guys ?
I've heard couple of coats of thinned down ' contract ' emulsion first .... Order is there some other/better way ??

Thanks Mike

Hi, I can see from the plaster it's not nearly dry enough yet, from practice I allowed new plaster to dry for as long as possible, sometimes up to a month, 6 weeks depending on conditions.

Avoid dehumidifiers if you can, allow to dry naturally

Then a decent brand emulsion, watered down, ( mist coat ), applied, x 2 if required, then your top coats.

Allow 1st coat to be sucked in and dry.

Whatever you do don't be impatient, the new plaster must be thoroughly dry----and allowed to dry, not just surface dry.

 

[brightspark]

use contract emulsion . slightly watered down 1st coat dont use vinyl its not porous

 

[Mark 5]

use contract emulsion . slightly watered down 1st coat dont use vinyl its not porous

Yeah, not vinyl.

 

[RWD3M]

As most have said, I mix cheap contract emulsion (I've used Leyland mostly) 50:50 for the first coat once the plaster is dry.

 

[Onoff]

You can paint with the Leytex above, to "tidy" things up first and as it's breathable the plaster will still dry out.

 

[Nomad]

I use watered down white matt emulsion for the first coat.

Then 3 rounds of marking high & low points with a pencil, do it early morning, early evening, at night with the lights - the lighting from different angles helps find problems. Mark every scratch and shadow.

Shave any high points level using the edge of a metal ruler - do it in the first couple of days while the plaster is still easy to shape.

Fill the marked low points with superfine filler and sand smooth.

 

[grim_d]

The screwfix no nonsense bare plaster paint is excellent

 

[gaz1]

we get this and water it down

Leyland Trade Super Leytex 15Ltr Brilliant White Matt Emulsion Paint - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Leyland Super Leytex high opacity matt emulsion is a full-bodied, quick-drying, matt finish for interior walls and ceilings. Ideal for use on new plaster, the permeable film allows new plaster surfaces to breathe and dry out. FREE next day delivery available, free...

www.screwfix.com

shop around as you can get it cheaper

 

[Bobtail4x4]

The screwfix no nonsense bare plaster paint is excellent

just about to say this

 

[Pigeon_Droppings2]

New plaster paint followed by Dulux for me . Happy to spend money for less hassle.

Been there done that with paint peel...had it come off with a scraper once...never again!

The pros know what they're doing...I don't so I just pay the extra.

 

[Morris]

I use watered down white matt emulsion for the first coat.

Then 3 rounds of marking high & low points with a pencil, do it early morning, early evening, at night with the lights - the lighting from different angles helps find problems. Mark every scratch and shadow.

Shave any high points level using the edge of a metal ruler - do it in the first couple of days while the plaster is still easy to shape.

Fill the marked low points with superfine filler and sand smooth.

Bloody 'ell, if I did that in our house I'd still be doing it at the heat death of the universe.

 

[dobbslc]

Getting a better plasterer would be my solution.

 

[Pigeon_Droppings2]

Getting a better plasterer would be my solution.

Mate who's a bloomin good plasterer calls it cottage finish .

 

[brightspark]

Getting a better plasterer would be my solution.

and dont ever use vinyl silk it shows every mark and un even ness on good plastering as well

 

[Mikey D]

Thanks for the replies Well as I was in B n Q I spotted this on the shelf , I quite like the valspar paint .

 

[Mark 5]

Thanks for the replies Well as I was in B n Q I spotted this on the shelf , I quite like the valspar paint .

That should do it but only after plaster is thoroughly dry.

Your mist coat, first coat will get sucked dry, your 2nd mag' coat should be slightly thinned before applying and then your top coat straight out of the tub, all coats to be stirred first.