Key FAQ Points:
- Make sure the plaster is completely dry. This typically takes around 4 weeks, though drying time can be longer in cool or damp conditions.
- Prepare your plaster and put down protective floor covers.
- Use a mist coat to seal the super-porous bare plaster before painting.
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Plaster can be painted with great results, but it needs to be fully dry and requires a mist coat to prepare the surface. Here’s what you need to do:
1. Let the plaster dry
There’s not much you can do here other than wait. A plaster over-skim will take a few days to dry, while newly plastered walls will take upwards of 4 weeks.
2. Prepare your plaster
Fill and/or sand any imperfections to prepare your plaster for painting. You may also want to sand super-smooth plaster for better adhesion.
3. Prepare the area
Lay down dust sheets on floors and nearby furniture. Then use masking tape to protect areas that you don’t want to paint – such as woodwork and adjacent walls.
4. Apply a mist coat
Apply a mist coat of thinned paint to seal your plaster. This will partially absorb into the plaster to stop it taking too much moisture from subsequent coats of paint. Use one part water to nine parts Frenchic Chalk Wall Paint for best results.
5. Paint your plaster
Once your mist coat has dried, you can paint your walls as normal – following the manufacturer’s advice for coverage, coats and drying times. Take a look at our guide to painting new plaster for more information.
