Painting new and old plaster (merged threads)

misgrace

CCStar wrote: »

We painted on very thinned down wallpaper paste as our basecoat

Very interesting comment , How long ago did you do this?, has the paint started to crack /craze, flake or peel yet?

bssjs1

Hi,

We just painted our newly plastered bedrooms 2 weeks ago.

We first put on two coats of Dulux Supermatt Trade Paint- and then coloured emulsion on top- it worked a treat! Looks perfect...and no issues so far!

misgrace

bssjs1 wrote: »

Hi,

We just painted our newly plastered bedrooms 2 weeks ago.

We first put on two coats of Dulux Supermatt Trade Paint- and then coloured emulsion on top- it worked a treat! Looks perfect...and no issues so far!

Thats one of the best paints to use as a mistcoat, thats exactly what I do, I always do 2 mistcoats first, then use the actual colour.:D

nickj_2

i don't know why this question keeps rearing its ugly head as all my builder friends keep telling me ........... painting is the only trade where the instructions are on the tin ........... from seeing some builders efforts at painting , they cannot read

o0ps_2

Sorry to be a pain - but I guess if I get the Dulex SuperMatt Trade paint , I will need to water it down for the mistcoat. This sounds a bit of a pain if I have to start using measuring jugs for the paint etc If if buy the cheaper trade stuff can i just use this non watered down , as its probably been thinned anyway to make it cheaper

john175bramley

o0ps wrote: »

Sorry to be a pain - but I guess if I get the Dulex SuperMatt Trade paint , I will need to water it down for the mistcoat. This sounds a bit of a pain if I have to start using measuring jugs for the paint etc If if buy the cheaper trade stuff can i just use this non watered down , as its probably been thinned anyway to make it cheaper

As I said earlier in the thread, try B&Q trade paint. It's cheap as chips, is specially made for new plaster and covers really well (one tin will do 2 bedrooms). Try it you won't regret it. I don't use own brand paints when decorating, I always use Dulux or Crown but the B&Q trade paint is brilliant for a base coat on new plaster.

nickj_2

o0ps wrote: »

Sorry to be a pain - but I guess if I get the Dulex SuperMatt Trade paint , I will need to water it down for the mistcoat. This sounds a bit of a pain if I have to start using measuring jugs for the paint etc If if buy the cheaper trade stuff can i just use this non watered down , as its probably been thinned anyway to make it cheaper

yes , add water so it's thin enough so you can just about see the plaster -
the paint will soak into the plaster rather than just floating on top

andrewmoorcroft

misgrace wrote: »

I think there should be a sticky regarding not to use PVA prior to painting:mad:

I agree and sent this to the board guide 18 month ago but had no success...

Quote:
Originally Posted by andrewmoorcroft
there are so many posts where people wrongly suggest using pva for just about anthing you can think of. i think it may be worth its own sticky. "read this before using pva".

Reply:
Hello andrew
I can't comment on the wrongs and rights of using pva but if you want to start a thread, go ahead.
Regards
Nile

moneylover

Hi, need a bit of quick advice. Son in new flat and in one room has had the walls replastered. There was paper on ceiling too, straight onto plaster which we stripped off - this plaster not redone as in good condition.

When we emulsion both is it a case of watering down first coat? I dimly remember once being told to do this? Also how long does it take on average for a coat of emulsion to dry? We only have tomorrow to paint as new wardrobes being fitted on Tues. Any particular make recommended or do I just get B&Q own?

Would appreciate a swift reply from someone, I should have posted a few days ago - have to buy the paint after work tonight!

leahthea

Hi my husband is a painter and decorator and his advice is wicks trade matt emulsion one coat should be ok don't water down 20 - 30 mins to dry on new plaster hope this helps