Good point, the Dulux is very good on a well finished surface, but attempting to sand it is not a good idea!I would use Leyland Trade acrylic primer to spot prime the filler. It has the advantage of being easy to sand if required. It is also cheap.
I would use Leyland Trade acrylic primer to spot prime the filler. It has the advantage of being easy to sand if required. It is also cheap.
As much as I like Zinsser as a brand, I honestly don't see the advantage of paying over the odds for a Zinsser product.
If I use Leyland Trade acrylic primer to only prime the filler, doesn't the plasterboard itself not need sealing? Or should I just apply the primer to whole wall?
Plasterboard has a paper face and is able to accept emulsion directly. If you want a slightly flatter finish, you could spot prime the filler and then use another coat of the primer over the whole lot before sanding it with 180 grit paper to flatten the paper fibres. Most people don't bother though.
The sanding of the primer wouldn't be anything like the work you have done sanding the filler!How important is it to sand after the primer? I just want to use it as an undercoat all over the walls and then paint straight on top of that.
Obviously I will sand and fix any imperfections that come to light, but really want to sand it all if I can get away with it.
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Did first round of priming and happy with how it has turned out.
I have one more question, I have more than half tub of 10 litre paint which has been open for around 2 years, but has been kept indoor. Would there be any harm in a few coats of that, before doing one final coat of my chosen finish (probably egg shell)
Lovely job!
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