New plaster

[fullyuntrainedplumber]

Hi Guys,

I need to emulsion freshly skimmed walls, please can any of you guys out there tell what is best to use, to size the new plastered walls.

Many thanks
Bill

 

[Richard C]

Christ don’t size it, thats for the wallpapering guys; or use PVA! Leave the skim 10-14 days to dry thoroughly then use any cheap, own brand white matt emulsion thinned 25-30%; apply 2-3 coats in quick succession, leave 24 hours (or at least overnight) to dry then your chosen paint finish.

 

[fullyuntrainedplumber]

Christ don’t size it, thats for the wallpapering guys; or use PVA! Leave the skim 10-14 days to dry thoroughly then use any cheap, own brand white matt emulsion thinned 25-30%; apply 2-3 coats in quick succession, leave 24 hours (or at least overnight) to dry then your chosen paint finish.

Cheers Richard, not a fan of PVA anyway, but taking on board all that you have said, thank you.

Bill