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Painting on to old plaster walls
Anonymous user 16/03/2024 - 2.43 PM
Hi all, I am thinking of mist coating using the Vinyl Matt with a 70/30 - paint/water mix as mist coat...think this mix is better than the tin's 10 parts to 1 part water?
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Charles Moore Painter and Decorator
Rating: 4.7 out of 5
I wouldn’t advise using vinyl matt in a mist coat. It can create a film and you’d run into problems again.
I would stick with an ordinary matt 80 : 20 paint / water.
Then use whatever you like to top coat.
Answered1 August 2021
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Barrie
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I would go with the 70/30 mix as well. You want to penetrate the plaster with the first coat to avoid the emulsion just laying on top of the substrate and peeling at a later date.
Answered1 August 2021
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Anonymous user
I would personally use Armstead contract matt, it is a mist coat and it's a lot cheaper than buying vinyl matt and adding water.
Answered3 August 2021
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Bridge decorating services
Rating: 5 out of 5
Just use matt emulsion paint no need to add water
Answered17 August 2021
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Anonymous user
I use leyland super leytex contract matt. There is no better than this. I don't thin it down as your just making more work for the customer or yourself. Thinning it down with water just makes a mess every where.
Answered25 August 2021
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