Start by opening doors and windows and don t start painting until the plaster is bone dry.
Primer for new plaster ceiling.
Harmony wall primer an environmentally responsible and low odor formula for drywall pre wallcovering primer primes seals and sizes in one coat.
Prolonged drying time allowing the plaster to withstand the test of time.
Let the plaster dry.
Drywall primer seals new drywall and previously painted walls for a consistent finish.
For varnished stained or weathered wood use oil based primer but not before sanding off at least a little sheen and any loose bits.
It is worth the wait though to do it right.
The very first thing you need to do when painting new plaster is to let it dry.
Decide on primer to seal the bare plaster before painting.
Follow these steps for perfect results every time.
It also offers an added bonus.
Also because plaster mixing ratios vary a little don t rule out 2 full coats of primer.
Those walls can be very thirsty with some plasters.
A week should be long enough to let it completely dry out and for all damp patches to disappear.
This could mean waiting a few days or even weeks for a room to dry.
How to paint on new plaster.
Multi purpose latex primer general purpose whole house primer for multiple surfaces.
Not surprisingly there are a ton of alternative primers of new plaster.
Even with 2 primecoats two coats of actual paint.
Shellac primer should also be your choice if you plan to paint a tin or plaster ceiling.
If you want to admire your work applying a plaster priming sealer is a must.