Paint recommendation for new plaster

[Steve Rainbird]

I have recently had some walls skimmed and now need to paint them.

What white emulsion would you guys recommend so that I can do it in the least coats possible?

[stevej]

Be sure they are absolutely dry first of all.

Any emulsion, I have been using the cheap own brand stuff from both B&Q and Focus recently, with perfect results. Just water down your first coat and then two thin coats would give a better finish.

HTH Steve

[Jeff]

Dulux trade supermatt - is ok on walls that are not thoroughly dry as well

Regards Jeff

[Peter Johnson]

Or Crown Covermatt or Macphersons' Eclipse, designed for use on new plaster, allows any residual damp to escape.

Consider sourcing from one of the trade (Crown/Dulux) decorator centres rather than B&Q etc.

[Christian McArdle]

Dulux Trade Supermatt. First coat watered down. 2 coats (including the watered down one) will be ample and you can paint it already without further waiting.

Christian.