Painting undercoat on new plaster

[decodolly]

I have just given my newly plastered ceiling an undercoat of watered down matt emulsion, how many coats should I give it before the top coat of special bathroom paint?

Thanks

 

[sloppyeggs]

Hi there if you dont mind the finish I would defiantly recommend ACRYLIC EGGSHELL for your bathroom ceiling soft sheen finish repels condensation and steam sets like rock. LEYLAND ACRYLIC EGGSHELL

 

[sloppyeggs]

Sorry forgot to mention TWO COATS will be fine allow 6 hours minimum between coats

 

[Richard C]

TWO COATS will be fine allow 6 hours minimum between coats

Don't agree; if your mist coating new plaster, 2/3 coats matt emulsion thinned 25-30% in quick succession (so they remain damp) will ensure much better adhesion. Leave overnight to dry before applying your chosen finish.

 

[sloppyeggs]

HI Richard

If you read his question he has already given the ceiling a mist coat this is sufficient the two eggshell on top but I still agree with you about mist coating first very important.