Preparing plaster for paint

virgin_moneysaver wrote:

can I get this at any DIY store? - I'm also wondering about the finish coat as its in a kitchen/utility/ shower area & I thought I would have to use the kitchen/bathroom paint but I would prefer a matt finish - have you used the Dulux wipeable matt in a 'water' area?

many thanx

I have used ordinary Dulux matt loads of times on bathroom and kitchen ceilings, as most of my clients want a matt finish, and I have never had any problems.
Depending on how many people use the shower in a day, if you have a big family, who are always in the shower, then you might be better with the bathroom paint, even though its got a sheen to it.
As it happens, I am painting a bathroom, and also a bedroom with the ensuite, because the ensuite is small, and gets used a lot, I am using the bathroom paint on the ensuite for the ceiling, but just using ordinary emulsion on the bigger bathroom ceiling.

Again, I will say, if you are using Dulux on the ceilings, I would still slightly water it down even if its been previously painted, I always do, not for cheapness or anything, but if its too thick it can be a flippen nightmare.:eek:

Have you ever used 'gliddens' handyman?, I used it a good few years back,and couldnt remember what it was like, but had used it again very recently, the Undercoat and the emulsion, and I was very impressed by the thickness and the coverage of both.
havent used the gloss or satinwood yet, but if its anything like the other two, I will definately give a go.

I got them both from my local decorating shop, as they were on offer, and 'gliddens' is ICI the makers of dulux, but its for the american market, but I didnt see any difference in the finish whatsoever.

mollysmum32 wrote: »

We are about to paint our newly skimmed walls so reading all the posts with interest.
I think we've decided on Crown one coat but can someone tell me why you can only get the one coat stuff in a matt finish not silk, we've always used silk paint before but want to get our room finished for a party in 3 weeks time!

Erica

In my experience, these One Coat paints are worthless. I've used them countless times, and they always need at least another coat.

Ensure you do prep the walls with a miscoat as described, and get Dulux Trade Paint too, it's far superior.

Just going to put the cat amongst the pigeons,:j :j :j

All you need is to go along to wickes and purchase a large tub of "Paint for new plaster" its in the trade section, works a treat, just water down slightly for first coat then normal for second coat, then its ready for your choice of colour :beer: :beer: :beer:

hope this helps