The second reason a mist coat is so beneficial is that it seals the plastered walls.
Best paint for newly plastered walls.
A water based and diluted matt emission will bond and adhere to the plaster giving you a good base to work and build on.
Standard matt emulsion paint.
5 things you need to know before painting freshly plastered walls.
How to prepare the newly plastered ceiling and walls for painting 80 of the plaster painting process step 1.
For solvent based paint used for kitchens and bathrooms use pva as your sealer.
Such good value for money and a huge time saver when prepping newly plastered walls.
The trouble with white topcoat.
For water based paints seal the plaster with one or two mist coats.
If you have lots of rooms to paint a big batch of white trade emulsion will see you through several rooms worth of mist coat.
Smooth durable and providing great coverage benjamin moore aura has everything you want in an interior paint well aside from the price tag.
Looked so good after just one coat i was tempted not to do a second coat but i did.
Fresh plaster needs to be able to breath underneath the paint to allow any moisture to escape so make sure to use a non vinyl water based paint.
This means any future coats of emulsion will have a reduced rate of suction making it easier to paint and perfect.
If you want to admire your work applying a plaster priming sealer is a must.
If you are able to open your budget however aura is one of the best paints to invest in.
When we say a matt emulsion we mean the general purpose water based not oil or vinyl based matt emulsion paint that is available from pretty much all diy stores.
A common way to seal it is with.
Not the best start.
A mist coat prevents these issues.
Mist coats are diluted coats of paint that plaster will suck up like a sponge and use to fill its pores.
Decide on primer to seal the bare plaster before painting.