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what type of paint for fresh plaster

fifib · 2015-01-21 16:02:15

getting painter in to paint newly plastered walls. he recommended a vinyl matt but shops are telling me a flat matt is way to go. anyone know difference? its just being used for ceilings, coving and base coat of walls.

21-01-2015 4:02pm

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fifib

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getting painter in to paint newly plastered walls. he recommended a vinyl matt but shops are telling me a flat matt is way to go. anyone know difference?
its just being used for ceilings, coving and base coat of walls.

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#2 21-01-2015 4:03pm

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Flat matt paint and watered down. The amount you water it down depends on the paint, but about 30% water 70% paint is a good rule of thumb.

Its called a mist coat, have to do the same myself this week!

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#3 26-01-2015 7:25pm

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Tip: hire a sprayer ! We are building at the moment and sprayed the ceilings and walls .. Far nicer finish than the roller

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