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Painting & Decorating

Pin holes in paint when painting on new plaster

Anonymous user 01/03/2024 - 3.00 PM

Hi, I have had my walls skimmed, waited at least 3 weeks before putting 2 coats of watered down emulsion and then started putting 100% emulsion on the walls but I am getting a weird texture, where the light shines in through the windows I can see shadows in the paintwork on walls and ceilings, so it looks streaky. Closer inspection I can see where the shadows are is actually pin holes in the paint causing the shadows, anyone know what this is? I've sanded the walls down again now as it felt rough but worried it will Happen again? Don't know how to put pics up. But I have done at least 4 coats of emulsion to try and rectify this and no joy. Thanks I couldn't see the pin holes rough surface in the new plaster either. Was noticed after paint. I didn't negotiate price on plasterer I've used him for multiple rooms in my house.

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6 Answers

L.W.S. Plastering

Rating: 5 out of 5
Tamworth
Unfortunately this is the outcome of using cheap ‘plasterers’ Newly plastered walls/ceilings are ready to paint. Sanding is not required. Also, plaster has a grain to it and is not designed to be sanded at all, it’s designed to be used by professionals who get it right first time.
Answered27 February 2023
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DRG Renovations

Rating: 5 out of 5
Colchester
Change the paint,and pay the money what the plasterer ask,don't negociate. Will result in bad job.
Answered27 February 2023
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Sara Owen

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Leyland
Apply a thin coat of filler, let it dry, sand it back smoothly then you should be ready to go!
Answered27 February 2023
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Anonymous user

Firstly you didn't need to miscoat it twice only needed once. Also the plaster may not have Completely dried. And you do need to rub down before paining as there will be grit from where it has dried.
Answered28 February 2023
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AK Property Services

Rating: 5 out of 5
Whitstable
I would suggest mix pva with water and paint it on the wall , this will seal the plaster . then paint it , this should sort it out for you , dont use a cheap paint , dulux trade is a good one , hope that helps you
Answered28 February 2023
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Dickens Decorators

Rating: 5 out of 5
Staines
Hi there if the plaster is completely dry I would put it down to application. To rectify I would sand completely flat using a dustless sander. clean the walls completely with a 'wooster dust eater'. Then get a professional to paint it or alternatively dilute the emulsion around 10-15% as this will help it to flow better and stay open for longer, reducing the chance of lap marks.
Answered2 March 2023
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