Painting Plaster

lobuch · 15 Aug 2006

I have just bought some plaster sealer from B&Q but before I put it on, is it better to lightly sand paper the plaster prior to painting it on or can I simply get on with it?

price it right! · 15 Aug 2006

depends whether there are any dibs on it, but a light sand with very fine paper will remove , if any? imperfections.

Zampa · 15 Aug 2006

No dont...you will scrath the wall up badly...just run a scraper over it. Prime it and then rub it over afterwards.

Can I ask...why primer sealer?...what are you going over the top with?

lobuch · 16 Aug 2006

Haven't decided yet Zampa, it's just that I heard it is best to. It is the whole room including ceiling.

Zampa · 16 Aug 2006

You dont need t use primer sealer unless your going to be painting the wall will oil based eggshell or undercoat and gloss..it stops the alkali in the plaster bleaching the paint.

If its just going to be emulsioned then simply thin out the first coat by what it says on the tin.

lobuch · 17 Aug 2006

THANKYOU.

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