What does 'Mist' the walls mean?

[willmington]

Apologies for asking this stupid question but what does 'mist the walls' prior to painting mean please.

Cheers

 

[TheDec]

A mist coat is a thinned Matt emulsion that is applied to plaster skim in order to seal the the surface prior to painting.

Dec

 

[willmington]

Many thanks for your reply TheDec.

Two final and quick questions please, if you have a seccy.

1. presumably can be applied via brush / roller

2. does one mist newly laid lining paper (as in apply lining paper and mist on top)

Cheers

 

[TheDec]

Yes you can apply it by brush or roller, and yes you can thin it down a little to cover the lining paper.

Dec

 

[willmington]

Cheers