Soft sheen on new plaster - how big a mistake?

[tomatoketchup]

Firstly, let me say that I'm a novice when it comes to diy / a total idiot (delete as you see fit).

I've had a bedroom skimmed, and knew that it needed a watered down coat for the first coat...unfortunately I only found out that it has to be matt after putting a coat of 25% watered down Dulux Soft Sheen on.

My question is - how bad is the situation now? The first coat has covered really quite well (rollered then quickly finished with a brush while wet), it'll need a second coat to be sound.

What do people reckon - is it bound to peel in time or might I get away with it?

Is there anything I can do to save the situation?

Any advice would be most appreciated

Thanks in advance

 

[jondecs]

No problem at all. As long as you have thinned first coat.
We usually use matt to give better coverage. And also to help hide any blemish'es in the plaster. Also a breather non vinyl on deep plaster is esential if plaster is not completely dry.
I very often (on skimmed only plaster) use silk/satin or whatever as a first (mist) coat if the customer wants a sheen finish. I certainly dont go and buy a bit of matt just for mist coat, then a bit of silk to finish with.

As you seem happy with mist coat and feel the next coat will finish well your doing fine

Good luck

 

[Growler]

If your plaster was dusted and dry, you should have no problems.

 

[tomatoketchup]

Great news, thanks for the replies. Yep plaster was wiped down first and was all dried out so hopefully it'll be ok then!

Thanks again