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Painting sand and cement (internal)

touchdown77 · 2014-09-29 13:59:34

How long after plastering should I wait before applying sealer and painting? Its inside a large garage and the plaster is sand & cement. Before painting do I use a sealer or primer? Thanks!

29-09-2014 2:59pm

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touchdown77

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How long after plastering should I wait before applying sealer and painting?

Its inside a large garage and the plaster is sand & cement.

Before painting do I use a sealer or primer?

Thanks!

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#2 29-09-2014 3:08pm

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You need to apply a 'mist' coat first. Watered down emulsion or masonry paint (roughly 50/50 mix) should be fine as a 'primer', then paint as normal. Prepare for splatter, it is messy.
How long to wait depends on conditions, it should be fully dried out, no damp patches at all.
Personally I wouldn't go near it for 3 or 4 weeks, but I have seen painters paint it earlier.

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#3 06-10-2014 7:40pm

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Great thanks for that.

Now what about colour? one thought is green floor and beige walls, earthy tones.

Other option is this one, I found on a US website, its a long way from grey and white!

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#4 07-10-2014 9:58am

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Very nice, yeh green and beige will work.

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