Painting new plaster using Wicks 'paint for new plaster'

Hello, I would buy Dulux supermatt or vinyl matt emulsion paint, which comes in white or magnolia. On the first coat add 25% of water to the paint, which is classed as a miss coat. Then give the walls a light rub down, and then apply 2 coats of Dulux vinyl matt emulsion to finish. If you are using a dark colour, another coat of paint may be applied. I would always stick away from lower quality paints, as you will end up giving the walls and ceilings more coats of paint. The usual system is 3 coats on new plaster. Hope this helps?

Hi. I havent used the wickes brand but thats not to say its not good for the purpose. For the first coat on new plaster (mist/priming coat) i always use a paint for new plaster/contract matt. These do not contain vinyl. The first coat is critical to ongoing durability of the finish to your kitchen. It must be diluted so that it soaks into the plaster. New plaster is very porous but also dusty. If the wrong paint is used esp undiluted then it just sits on top of the plaster/dust. I come across this often....years down the line where these multiple layers of paint can be pulled off the wall revealing that the first coat did not penetrate the plaster so did no prime or provide any b9nd to subsequent coats. So paint for new plaster 1/2 coats, diluted to a level where you know its soaking in. Dry Then paint of your choice, but diluted some ( 10-30% with water) This will help with what ive mentioned but also assist application as the plaster will still be porous/absorbent

If you want to do it fast try Dulux Trade Drywall Primer Sealer,,, one thick coat of that and then your color and you will be fine