painting after rewire

[consumer done over]

Hi,

Recently had a rewire.

Can I paint over these chases?

I would like to paint the walls white.

Do you have any tips for the prep work?
How many coats will I need?
Also do I need an undercoat?

See pics below

 

[Zampa]

Thin out some emulsion for the first coat by about 25-30% then check around the edges to see if they need fillings to level them up to the existing surface then give the area one more coat...then a coat over the whole wall

 

[consumer done over]

Thin out some emulsion for the first coat by about 25-30% then check around the edges to see if they need fillings to level them up to the existing surface then give the area one more coat...then a coat over the whole wall

do you think one coat over the rest of the wall will be enough?

I am painting it white. Do you have any suggestions in terms of paint to use?

Should I run some sand paper over the bits that have been skimmed? These surfaces feel smoother than the rest of the wall.

Thanks.

 

[Zampa]

The wall looks like magnolia..it will probably need two coats...its impossible to say if its going to ned one or two...depends on what roller you use, or a brush, the paint, the surface of the wall, and your ability.

The only way to tell if its going to need another one is wait til its dry and have a look.

Dont whatever you do rub the plaster down before you paint it..you'll scratch it to bits.

As for paint..I'd recommend a branded one not the home brand stuff..and certainly not the cheap stuff, its a false economy.