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?
Paint recommendation for new plaster
Dec 14, 2005
4 Replies
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
Dulux trade supermatt - is ok on walls that are not thoroughly dry as well
Regards Jeff
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.
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.
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