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Newly plastered walls

Posted by Carolyn Duncum, on Fri 17 Oct 2014 05:16pm

What should be used to prime newly plastered walls

Gary Branch

Sun 19 Oct 2014 07:49pm

Emulsion mixed 50/50 go over all new plaster called a mist coat then paint as normal G, branch plastering

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Paul Collins

Sun 19 Oct 2014 12:04pm

To prime newly plastered walls a non vinyl emulsion paint thinned 50/50 with water is fine. Check on the spec. of the paint to see if it's suitable for new plaster. I use a Leyland one, it's not expensive, around £20 for 15 litres. The thinning is essential. Paul

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