mist coat on plaster. now what to use to fill holes.

gavjbrown · 21 Feb 2007

i have put the first coat of thinned matt emulsion on and now wondered what i should use to fill all the imperfections before sanding down.

stuff i have lying around is- finishing plaster, caulk and filler (think its wood filler).

or is there something better i can buy.

thanks so much for helping with all my questions. gav

Zampa · 21 Feb 2007

Ordinary foller...the powder type, not ready mixed.

Zampa · 21 Feb 2007

Zampa said:
Ordinary filler...the powder type, not ready mixed.

gavjbrown · 21 Feb 2007

thanks again zampa your a star!!!.

spice · 21 Feb 2007

Use the caulk for the edges for that nice even smooth finish.

Apply above the skirtings, down the side of the doorframes, and even along the ceiling/wall line, it will mask some imperfections along those points.

It says you can normally paint in 1 hour, but there is chance of it crazing/cracking, the best bet is to do it the night before,then do your top coats the next day.

gavjbrown · 21 Feb 2007

thanks spice, i will get some banged on

ModernMaterials · 22 Feb 2007

yes, smooth over the caulking with a good brush dipped in water

only smooth it over with paint if they have payed you already

gavjbrown · 22 Feb 2007

ModernMaterials said:
yes, smooth over the caulking with a good brush dipped in water

only smooth it over with paint if they have payed you already

thanks for the tips

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