Sealing with Crown Basecoat

[wedge69]

We've just had a bit of plastering done, and the plasterer recommnded that when it is dry to seal it using a 50/50 mixture of water and emulsion. I think this is pretty standard practice.

We have a tin of Crown Basecoat lying around, can we use this, or is it a "special" kind of paint because it is basecoat?

 

[Third_Eye]

Phew.

Thank God you sent your message before doing anything.

We've just had a bit of plastering done, and the plasterer recommnded that when it is dry to seal it using a 50/50 mixture of water and emulsion. I think this is pretty standard practice.

That sentence has many dangers lurking in it !


Is the full room re-plastered ?

What thickness is the plaster that has been applied ?

What room has been plastered ?

Has the full room been plastered or just patches ?

 

[wedge69]

Sorry, should have given you a bit more info

We built a fake chimney breast from plasterboard. It's in the living room, and tt's about 1800mm*2300mm on the "front" and has a depth of about 170mm. So not a very big area really.

I wasn't home when the plasterer was there, but the wife says he gave it "two coats". I can have a look tonight, but I don't reckon it was too thick because the surface was smooth that he was applying it too.

 

[Third_Eye]

Ok.

If you are refering only to the new plaster, then buy Dulux Trade Vinyl Matt.

Follow instructions on this paint.