How to Paint onto New Plaster

If you’re wondering how to paint new plaster, you’re not alone. It’s a decorating dilemma that many homeowners face when a room has been replastered or a new wall built in.How and when should I apply mist coat paint?Want to know this answer then this Blog is for you

It’s important to note that painting new plaster is different to painting an ordinary wall. It requires more preparation. There are extra steps you need to take, before you can add a top coat of your chosen colour. The good news, you’ll find everything you need to know below.

1. Leave the plaster to dry

First things first, let your plaster dry properly! Plaster is extremely absorband it will soak up all moisture quickly.Well it depend on condition where you live in canada it's mostly cold weather so it's gonna take some

2. Mix your mist coat paint

the extra moisture gives the walls someting to absorb so your topcoat can stick mist coat act as primer. Alternatively you can use water-based primer so mix your mist coat paint really well

3. Apply your mist coat paint

Now comes the favorite part apply your mist coat paint to plastered wall. Don't forget cover all area around the wall lay down dust sheets,cover furniture and start painting your wall

4. Apply the topcoat

adding your topcoat is the most fun part  as soon as moist dry you can now decorate normally you can use Brushes or roller coaster as you wish. For the best results you may need to apply one more coat at the end