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Painting & Decorating

Prepare new Plaster

Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 3.22 PM

Hi, I got the "Dulux Walls White Primer & undercoat" to prepare my new plaster for painting: I am not sure if I need to dilute it as it is done in a mist coat, or shall I apply it directly to the bare plaster? Also, there are some unfinished parts on the plaster that I will need to fill: shall I fill them before or after applying the sealing coat? Many thanks!

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4 Answers

Ellis Interiors

Rating: 4.7 out of 5
Grimsby
Personally i would take that back and just buy a contract matt and dilute with water 50/50. Then once dry i would fill any defects.
Answered27 April 2021
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Easyfix Property Maintenance Services

Rating: 5 out of 5
Turriff
You won’t find many professional firms using these types of products. They sound the part but unnecessary. A cheap contract Matt from B&q (like the above poster said) will cost half the price for twice the volume and is just as good. Water it down roughly 50/50 and give a really good mix. Let it dry completely before adding the top coats. Spend the savings you made on a quality trade top coat for the ideal finish. Be prepared for a lot of spray when mist coating, its a messy job so get sheets down..and a hat on! The mist coat helps to highlight any dings in the wall and it’s easy to give it a fill after and spot prime them before getting on with the top coats. Hope this helps.
Answered27 April 2021
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Timothy David Interiors

Rating: 5 out of 5
Tonypandy
Just looked up the paint you have, looks like some kind of adhesion primer. So i would say unsuitable for new plaster. Use 'paint for new plaster' or a contract matt. Regarding dilutions, i wouldn't quote ratios here or anywhere else. Follow the instructions on the tub, and you are looking for a consistency where the paint is readily absorbed by the plaster. And as i always advocate, don't pick paint up off the shelf in a diy store, if you want advice about product selection, and want to get the job done right, find a good local decorating supply shop and go and have a chat with them.
Answered27 April 2021
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Lm Direct Services

Rating: 5 out of 5
Birmingham
As a Plasterer & Decorator I advise complete the plastering first, there's no point in sealing the walls twice when you patch up, also Screwfix sell a direct to plaster paint that is reasonable cheap if you have doubts but I also agree with previous answers use a contract matt and dilute 50/50 you should have a fairly drama free experience then 👍 All the best.
Answered2 May 2021
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