🇬🇧🔍 Quick Reference Table🛠️ Tools & Materials You’ll NeedMaterialsToolsSafety & ProtectionStep by Step1. Let the plaster fully dry2. Mix a “mist coat”3. Apply the mist coat4. Apply the topcoat🇨🇳
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🔍 Quick Reference Table
Stage | What to Do |
Drying | Wait until plaster is pale and fully dry (about a week or more) |
Mist coat mixing | Blend paint and water (2:1) |
Applying mist coat | Use roller or brush; protect surroundings |
Topcoat | Once mist coat is dry, apply regular paint following instructions |
🛠️ Tools & Materials You’ll Need
Materials
- Emulsion paint (for both mist coat and topcoat)
- Water (to mix into the mist coat)
- (Optional) Plaster‑specific primer or primer‑undercoat instead of mist coat
Tools
- Paint stirrer – mix paint and check consistency
- Paint roller and tray – for quicker application
- Paintbrush – for cutting in edges and corners
- Dust sheets or plastic sheeting – to protect surfaces during painting
- Masking tape – for clean lines around edges and fixtures (recommended from general painting guides)
Safety & Protection
- Floor and furniture protection via dust sheets
- Gloves if using cleaning or primer solutions (referenced in related prep guides)
Step by Step
1. Let the plaster fully dry
- Do not paint until the plaster is completely dry.
- Signs it’s dry include:
- Dark patches have disappeared.
- The entire wall has turned a pale, light pink or grey.
- Drying often takes at least one week, sometimes longer depending on humidity and temperature .
2. Mix a “mist coat”
- New plaster is porous, so plain paint will soak in and lead to uneven finish or flaking.
- Mist coat recipe: 2 parts emulsion paint + 1 part water (e.g. mix 2 L paint with 1 L water).
- Choose a pale colour close to your final shade .
3. Apply the mist coat
- Protect floors and furniture (use dust sheets or plastic).
- You can use either a roller or paintbrush:
- Roller = faster but messier,
- Brush = better control along edges and corners.
- Apply evenly; a second mist coat is optional if necessary .
4. Apply the topcoat
- Once the mist coat has fully dried (usually ~24 hours but check conditions), apply your normal paint for the final finish.
- Follow the paint manufacturer’s drying and recoating instructions carefully .