The plaster in my new build extension is now a week old, all dried out on the surface.
> Is it ready for the mist coat?
I want to get this right, both the paint and method.
The plaster is very shiny and I have heard that can be a problem applying paint to?
> Shall I wash it, lightly sand/key it, and then apply the mist coat?
> What paint for a mist coat in white? I plan on using Crown matt, would that be ok?
> Or should I use a non-vinyl matt for the mistcoat? Problem is most matts don't say if they are vinyl or not. Does it matter? I would think so because new plaster still has moisture in it and vinyls don't breathe, or do they?
> How much dilution for the mistcoat? I find that it depends on the brand. Dulux Trade matt is very thick and needs lots of thinning?? Others need much less water
> Roller - I will use a Hamilton medium pile roller, is this Ok for a mist coat?
Thanks
> Is it ready for the mist coat?
I want to get this right, both the paint and method.
The plaster is very shiny and I have heard that can be a problem applying paint to?
> Shall I wash it, lightly sand/key it, and then apply the mist coat?
> What paint for a mist coat in white? I plan on using Crown matt, would that be ok?
> Or should I use a non-vinyl matt for the mistcoat? Problem is most matts don't say if they are vinyl or not. Does it matter? I would think so because new plaster still has moisture in it and vinyls don't breathe, or do they?
> How much dilution for the mistcoat? I find that it depends on the brand. Dulux Trade matt is very thick and needs lots of thinning?? Others need much less water
> Roller - I will use a Hamilton medium pile roller, is this Ok for a mist coat?
Thanks