Preparing plaster for paint

misgrace

Cheers for that HM, I have seen them, and always wondered if they were any good.
I think that would be better for me, as I cant get on with the pole one, but I think this one would suit me better.:D

handyman.

and a roll of this to go with it. Theres a 50m version thats much better value......if you think you'll get through it

virgin_moneysaver

I've had severals different pieces of advice on the miscoat - from watering down by 20%, 30 % & 50% - also I've recently been told to buy Leyland obliterating white matt paint & water down by 20% !! so much info my heads spinning 7 I don't know which to go for

handyman.

dulux trade website

Click supermatt. It says 1/3rd water, so just do as the manufacture says, not what someone has made up . No need for spinning heads

perc

I have just painted my plastered walls with watered down emulsion paint (about 30 - 40% water). How do I know if there will be any problems?

Done one coat then a week later another. Then next week will do an undiluted coat.

Would appreciate to know what to look out for

perc

handyman. wrote:

dulux trade website

Click supermatt. It says 1/3rd water, so just do as the manufacture says, not what someone has made up . No need for spinning heads

Would I need a top coat on this paint at all?

handyman.

you mist coat then paint as normal.......it usually takes 3 coats (including mist coat), although i have done new plaster in 2 coats before. Thats what you get when you use quality paint

virgin_moneysaver

handyman. wrote:

dulux trade website

Click supermatt. It says 1/3rd water, so just do as the manufacture says, not what someone has made up . No need for spinning heads

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

inmypocketnottheirs

I have just given two coats of emulsion onto newe plaster without any problems.

misgrace

perc wrote:

I have just painted my plastered walls with watered down emulsion paint (about 30 - 40% water). How do I know if there will be any problems?

Done one coat then a week later another. Then next week will do an undiluted coat.

Would appreciate to know what to look out for

You will be fine Perc, as long as you have used Matt, there is no need to wait a week, as you wont have any problems.
The first coat (miscoat) dries in no time, then do your second coat, again I would water it down, by about 10-15 % if using (dulux).

Reason being, if used too thick from tin (am talking about a good paint like dulux), its far too thick, and will cause a dragging effect if your not a quick painter.
TBH, I always add some water to dulux, as I find I get a better smoother finish.
The trick is,for your final coat is to cut in top and bottom and down the sides, and do one wall at a time, as you dont want the cutting in to dry before you start rolling.
Also, roll as near as you can to the cutting in bits, this will blend in and not show that brush look at the top and bottom.