In extreme situations a fully plastered wall i e.
Painting freshly plastered walls bathroom.
So how do you really know when it s safe to paint new plaster.
How to paint on new plaster.
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.
Below i explain how to dilute contract emulsion and what painting tools will help get the job done faster.
Painting new plaster walls.
Make sure the plaster is dry.
Painting a newly plastered wall requires more preparation than painting a normal wall.
The first image below shows a newly plastered wall.
1 ensure the plaster is dry before mist coating the walls or ceiling.
Let the plaster dry.
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.
Start by opening doors and windows and don t start painting until the plaster is bone dry.
The best gauge for this is the colour of your new plaster.
This could mean waiting a few days or even weeks for a room to dry.
Decorator s tape or masking tape.
The method of painting fresh plaster is relatively simply just follow the steps below to avoid any issues in the future.
Emulsion for the mist coat.