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painting on new plaster

bugsntinas · 2011-08-23 18:39:52

the title isn't totally accurate but here goes.i have just spent a while peeling paint off of the cieling.the previous owner obviously painted straight onto new plaster so when i repaint do i need to water the paint down first and if so to what mixture.also i have just put up new plasterboard but having the lined side out…

23-08-2011 7:39pm

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the title isn't totally accurate but here goes.i have just spent a while peeling paint off of the cieling.the previous owner obviously painted straight onto new plaster so when i repaint do i need to water the paint down first and if so to what mixture.also i have just put up new plasterboard but having the lined side out to paint/paper on.where i have to scrim tape and plaster over the joints does that have to be"primed" first like the ceiling/

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#2 23-08-2011 9:28pm

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You need to water the paint down the first coat just seals it some people tell you to ad pollybond or pva this should never be done that is more than likely what has happened to your paint it just seals in the damp and peels ata later stage, you should never sand or seal new plaster just google it

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