The method of painting fresh plaster is relatively simply just follow the steps below to avoid any issues in the future.
Painting freshly plastered walls bathroom.
Follow these steps for perfect results every time.
Two or even three coats of plaster can take months to dry out fully.
So how do you really know when it s safe to paint new plaster.
Painting a newly plastered wall requires more preparation than painting a normal wall.
You can t start painting new plaster directly and instead have to take steps to seal the plaster so you can get the colourful finish you want.
The best gauge for this is the colour of your new plaster.
In extreme situations a fully plastered wall i e.
The first image below shows a newly plastered wall.
Painting plaster before it s fully dry can cause the paint to peel giving you endless problems but some bare plaster paints allow the plaster to continue breathing and drying after the paint s.
It is worth the wait though to do it right.
Let the plaster dry.
Seal the freshly plastered ceiling and walls with a mist coat if you re not afraid of dripping paint try priming sealing the surface with a diluted first coat of paint.
This could mean waiting a few days or even weeks for a room to dry.
Make sure the plaster is dry.
How to paint on new plaster.
Emulsion for the mist coat.
Painting new plaster walls.
Below i explain how to dilute contract emulsion and what painting tools will help get the job done faster.