It is necessary to know that painting onto a new plaster is completely different to painting a normal wall. You’ll need more patience, maximum preparation and take some additional steps such as adding up the mist coat paint, before choosing your favourite colours and add it as the top coat.
You might be wondering ‘how do I paint on top of a new plaster’? In this topic, we will discuss some ways to paint onto a new plaster.
ALLOW THE PLASTER TO DRY COMPLETELY
Always allow the plaster to dry up completely to prevent you applying emulsion paint to wet plaster. Plaster absorbs moisture rapidly, so allowing it to completely dry will help you achieve a good finish. You can rush things along by opening your window for air ventilations or by using a heater to dry the plaster, as plasters take up to 4 weeks for it to dry up fully, however there are diverse elements that affect how soon after plastering you can paint, such as the weather and the type of materials you used.
MIST COAT PAINT MIX
If you paint over your new plaster that is fully dried up can leave you with rough brush strokes, start by creating your own mist coat paint which just means diluted or less effective emulsion paint, this also acts as a primer. The process of producing your own mist coat is as easy as diluting some white emulsion paint with water. For measurements it would be a 3 part paint to 1 part water.
READY FOR YOUR MIST COAT PAINT APPLICATION
Before applying your mist coat paint to your freshly plastered wall ensure that the area is very well prepped. Get all the tools and brushes you’ll be needing ready, lay down dust sheets and cover up any furniture that is open to prevent them from getting stained. B&Q has some great information about PREPPING WALLS BEFORE PAINTING.
The wall will soak up the mixture and will act as an adhesive for the plaster; the additional layer of the moisture that will assist the top coat to stay glued. Should you happen to notice any imperfections on the wall, ensure you fill or sand them before adding your preferred colour, to ensure a professional finish.
If you are struggling with any of the above or just do not have time to get this done, be sure to call our team at IQueue Property Solutions LTD for advice on the tools you might need or for mixing your mist coat. Mist coat paints are mostly watery, so watch out for drips. And ensure to use your paint roller to go over any drips before it dries up to avoid an uneven job.
PAINTING YOUR WALLS WITH A TOP COAT
Adding the splash of colour also being your top coat is the final step for painting new plaster. Ensuring the area is very well prepped, you can then paint your wall, arrange and decorate your room or home as you would like it to look.
As said earlier it is quite simple to do, however if you are not confident with DIYing, or perhaps you have started the process and have done a botched job or just need that professional touch, please call us NOW and we’ll be happy to provide you with a FREE no-obligation quote either with this or with any other home improvements, property maintenances you might need help with.
WHAT OUR PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CAN OFFER YOU?
Maintaining your property may feel like a great task to undertake. At IQueue Property Solutions Ltd, we can implement a range of maintenance jobs for landlords of residential and commercial properties and homeowners alike.
IQueue Property Solutions Ltd is proud of the exceptional level of care and attention we have on every single project we undertake whether it’s small or big.
We can undertake a variety of property maintenance and repair services on both residential and commercial properties, these includes;
- End of tenancy refreshment
- End of tenancy cleaning
- Carpentry & joinery
- Cleaning services
- Damp proofing & timber treatment
- Repairing and maintenance of central heating by Gas Safe Engineers. Landlord certificates can also be provided. Plumbing
- Kitchen & bathroom installation & repair
- Electrical reports, inspections & repairs
- Painting & decorating
- Plastering & rendering
- Property maintenance & repair
- Water damage & insurance work
- Tiling
- Mastic/Sealant
To speak to a member of the team about your property maintenance requirements, please call us on 07432 096 829 between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday – Friday or email us at iqueuepropertysolutions@gmail.com.