Plaster mist coat.

[spongebob59]

Got to apply a mist coa t to some new plaster this weekend, usually some trade emulsion watered down, ~ 80%.
Find using a roller a bit messy so was thinking trying a paint pad.
Anyone used pads or have other suggestions.
Usually end up with more paint running down my arm than going on the wall/ceiling with a roller 😂

 

[fundy]

Buy the no nonsense bare plaster paint from screwfix and paint normally

 

[spongebob59]

Buy the no nonsense bare plaster paint from screwfix and paint normally

Thanks I'll have a look

 

[williamalex1]

I used a PVA sealer from Screwfix on my newly plastered walls , looks and feels like sticky white milk, easily applied using a roller .

 

[Bunkermagnet]

I always use a watered down trade emulsion.

 

[Pin-seeker]

I always use a watered down trade emulsion.

This.
Cheap Matt emulsion.
If you opt for PVA make sure you water it down well,or you’ll just end up with a skin on top of plaster that could peel.

 

[Deleted member 21784]

I've got a lot of plaster to mist coat lol

Did the kitchen yesterday

80% normal paint 20% water

I know the pain!!!

 

[GreiginFife]

HVLP sprayer is your friend. Did 3 walls in our kitchen in an hour. Evenly coated with thinned emulsion. No pain in the proverbials.

That sprayer is the best thing I have bought this year.

 

[spongebob59]

Does the plaster need to be fully dry before a mist coat ?
In the main looks the right shade of pink, but there are still a few darkish patches.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

I used a PVA sealer from Screwfix on my newly plastered walls , looks and feels like sticky white milk, easily applied using a roller .

That's what I use

 

[GreiginFife]

Does the plaster need to be fully dry before a mist coat ?
In the main looks the right shade of pink, but there are still a few darkish patches.

Yes. Don't add liquid to already damp plaster.

 

[Rooter]

Yes. Don't add liquid to already damp plaster.

what he says! When its all the same colour, i would still give it an extra day or 2 as its only the surface thats dried. This time of year its going to be slow, dont rush it and ruin it by painting too early!

 

[spongebob59]

thought so, its been over a week now, out in the porch with no heating

 

[Deleted member 21784]

thought so, its been over a week now, out in the porch with no heating

Uniform white sort of colour it should be

Tried to upload a pic of my dry plaster but this forums upload limits are pathetic

 

[spongebob59]

Got the heater out there now, want/ hope to mist this weekend

 

[Robin Hood]

Watered down emulsion using a roller is my recommendation.
I use a good quality roller on a pole; don't overload it, don't press too hard or roll too fast, or try to spread it too thinly.
Your plaster should be completely dry before applying.

 

[jim8flog]

.
Find using a roller a bit messy so was thinking trying a paint pad.
Anyone used pads or have other suggestions.

I ditched rollers in favour of paint pads years ago. Just as quick to use and no spatter.

 

[clubchamp98]

Got the heater out there now, want/ hope to mist this weekend

It’s not so much the heat it needs proper ventilation so open window door etc.

It’s a bit ironic with your name asking about rollers and pads.

 

[Deleted member 21784]

Wife wants to mist coat the loft today.. she saved the 'fun' bits like stairs and ceiling for me of course! So little lady is with me whilst mummy tackles some of the new plaster lol

12 inch roller is defo where it's at. Much quicker and easier than the 9