Want to know how to paint a freshly plastered wall the right way? In this video, we guide you through the essential steps to avoid flaking, peeling, and patchy results. From prepping the surface with sanding mesh to choosing the right type of watered-down emulsion for a perfect base coat, we cover everything you need to know before adding your final colour.
Recommended Paints for Your Mist Coat
The mist coat is a thinned-down layer of emulsion paint. For this job we used a 50/50 mix with water. Here’s a selection of paints you can use for this:
Crown Trade Covermatt Drywall Primer 10L
Crown Trade Covermatt Obliterating Emulsion 5L
Dulux Trade Durable Flat Matt Paint 5L
Earthborn Ecopro Matt Emulsion 5L (a great eco-friendly choice)