I have just re-plastered a large section of a wall.
Where it meets the existing plaster (which was sound) I have feathered as best I can with the finishing plaster - however I know I will still need to do some very fine filling and sanding at this juncture and then paint with emulsion.
I will apply a mist coat to see whats what first, then apply filler.
I want to use a filler that will stick properly when applied and sanded down so finely in places.
Any tips for doing this, and any type of filler - I get the sense a branded powdered filler (eg Toutpret or Tetrion All Purpose) is better than a ready mixed (from my experiences of tiling) - I believe they put additives in the ready mixed to stop it going off, or help it dry out of the tub - can't remember which - either way the additives that don't help matters.
Found this well written article, with some good tips:
https://traditionalpainter.com/various-fillers-for-painting-and-decorating
https://traditionalpainter.com/various-fillers-for-painting-and-decorating
The suggestion of mixing powder with emulsion paint instead of water to make it hard seems a good one.
As my task will involve very thin applications of filler (not patching holes, so a little different)- it mentions 'sizing' and issues relating to filler that can come off when you paste a wall (which I have experienced) - that is something similar to what I cam concerned about - although I will be painting directly the plastered wall.
Don't need a large bag of Gyproc Easyfill, but wondering if thats the gear to use, and will it dry hard enough ?
Where it meets the existing plaster (which was sound) I have feathered as best I can with the finishing plaster - however I know I will still need to do some very fine filling and sanding at this juncture and then paint with emulsion.
I will apply a mist coat to see whats what first, then apply filler.
I want to use a filler that will stick properly when applied and sanded down so finely in places.
Any tips for doing this, and any type of filler - I get the sense a branded powdered filler (eg Toutpret or Tetrion All Purpose) is better than a ready mixed (from my experiences of tiling) - I believe they put additives in the ready mixed to stop it going off, or help it dry out of the tub - can't remember which - either way the additives that don't help matters.
Found this well written article, with some good tips:
https://traditionalpainter.com/various-fillers-for-painting-and-decorating
https://traditionalpainter.com/various-fillers-for-painting-and-decorating
The suggestion of mixing powder with emulsion paint instead of water to make it hard seems a good one.
As my task will involve very thin applications of filler (not patching holes, so a little different)- it mentions 'sizing' and issues relating to filler that can come off when you paste a wall (which I have experienced) - that is something similar to what I cam concerned about - although I will be painting directly the plastered wall.
Don't need a large bag of Gyproc Easyfill, but wondering if thats the gear to use, and will it dry hard enough ?
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