mist coat on plaster. now what to use to fill holes.

[gavjbrown]

i have put the first coat of thinned matt emulsion on and now wondered what i should use to fill all the imperfections before sanding down.


stuff i have lying around is- finishing plaster, caulk and filler (think its wood filler).

or is there something better i can buy.

thanks so much for helping with all my questions. gav

 

[Zampa]

Ordinary foller...the powder type, not ready mixed.

 

[Zampa]

Ordinary filler...the powder type, not ready mixed.

 

[gavjbrown]

thanks again zampa your a star!!!.

 

[spice]

Use the caulk for the edges for that nice even smooth finish.

Apply above the skirtings, down the side of the doorframes, and even along the ceiling/wall line, it will mask some imperfections along those points.

It says you can normally paint in 1 hour, but there is chance of it crazing/cracking, the best bet is to do it the night before,then do your top coats the next day.

 

[gavjbrown]

thanks spice, i will get some banged on

 

[ModernMaterials]

yes, smooth over the caulking with a good brush dipped in water

only smooth it over with paint if they have payed you already

 

[gavjbrown]

yes, smooth over the caulking with a good brush dipped in water

only smooth it over with paint if they have payed you already

thanks for the tips