A mist coat is made of watered-down emulsion paint and acts as a primer. The extra moisture gives the wall something to absorb so your topcoat should stick. Alternatively, you can use a water-based primer which saves you the mess of making a mist coat. All our primers are water-based and will help you achieve an even and colourful finish.
To make a mist coat, mix three parts emulsion with one part water. However, you choose to apply the coat, work in smooth upward motions until you cover the entire wall. The mist coat is very runny so whenever you spot drips or streaks, paint over them quickly to prevent them from drying and ruining your perfect finish. As soon as your mist coat has dried you can decorate normally. Apply the topcoat in a V motion for even coverage.
For the best results, you may need to apply more than one coat. To find out how to paint your walls like a professional, have a look at our guide. The paint will just sit on top of the PVA and in time could peel off. Apply a mist coat of white or magnolia matt emulsion first Let it dry out thoroughly before applying your topcoats.
You can water down the white with 20 per cent water which will help the paint spread easier on the new plaster. One tip if you are painting new plaster when you cut in around the edges with a brush roller them out straight away or the brush marks will dry and show when you put the top coats on. Tommy Welsh Painting and Decorating. PVA will seal your wall in a way that you do not want! Your paint won't grip as it can't penetrate the surface.
Use matt emulsion thinned for a mist coat. Using a lint free cloth, wipe the Owatrol ESP over the surface.
You can then overcoat, once dry, from around two hours onwards. Any type of solvent based or water based paint or varnish can be applied over the top of it. Owatrol ESP will help the bonding process and the adhesion process.
Easy on the hands and virtually odourless, ESP is a clean, effective and easy way to prepare any non-porous surface for painting, thereby saving on both time and labour. Do you need any more advice in regards to painting on fresh plaster? For our full range of internal paints and emulsions, see our full category here:. Ask our Technical team a question by using the form below or call the advice line on If you should require any advice before you purchase, please call our experts who will be happy to advise which product would be most suitable for your needs.
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