Don t just paint it cos it s there.
Painting plaster walls in bathroom.
Move the furniture to the center of the room.
Plaster can be easily painted with the same techniques as drywall.
Newly plastered walls must be left to completely dry out before you start painting.
Remove excess plaster if necessary.
Cover the floor with drop cloths.
Below i explain how to dilute contract emulsion and what painting tools will help get the job done faster.
Take the pictures and switch outlet covers off the walls and.
I would let the plaster dry as much as you can keep a small window open now it has gone off.
Painting new plaster walls.
Using a roller for open spaces and brushes around trim and borders spread an even coat of your choice paint.
All the prep work listed below should have already been done for the plastering.
Thin the first coat with water approx 10 15 apply by fine hair roller and add 2 subsequent coats.
1 ensure the plaster is dry before mist coating the walls or ceiling.
I would use a water based eggshell.
How to paint old plaster walls.
Wait for new plaster to dry.
Even with a good coat of primer plaster walls are notoriously thirsty for paint.
It gives a low sheen surface with excellent water damp repelling properties.
Prepare the room for painting.
Inspect the walls for damaged areas of plaster and use a scraper to remove crumbled flaking pieces.
Spot prime the areas.
Newly installed plaster walls should not be primed or painted until the material has dried completely this usually takes about one month.