Just fitted coving, now want to paint but unsure????

[Tech_Man]

Hye

I've recently installed some coving in my parents house. Its of polystyrene type and now i'm in the position to fill and then paint the coving.
I was wondering if there was a special type of filler that i must use or can i use the adhesive to fill the joints.

Also what type of paint shall i use and do I require an undercoat?

Any help appreciated.
Shab

 

[benjiman]

you can use decorators caulk to fill any gaps. Or decorators filler. Comes in mastic type tubes.

Then plain old emulsion to paint it with.

 

[Tech_Man]

Hye benjiman

How many coats do you recommend

This decotaters filler, do i have to sand it slightly to get it smooth?

Also any tips on filling?

Thanks for the help so far

 

[Thermo]

put it on as a bead like silicone and then use a wet finger to smooth it down before it goes off. You cant sand it down after and if you try youll ruin the polystyrene finish.

 

[Tech_Man]

Hye

thanks for the advice, fully understand what you mean. Will try that and see how it goes.

Shab