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I’ve used Dulux silk ceiling and wall paint, mixed 50/50 with water to skim coat plaster. The walls look fine at the moment. Aug 20, 2017.
Can I use silk paint on new plaster?
No! Silk emulsion straight onto new plaster!May 6, 2013.
What kind of paint do you use on a mist coat?
Mist coat paint is simply watered-down emulsion paint, which acts as your primer. All you need to do is get some white emulsion paint and thin it out with water – it’s that easy! Three parts paint to one part water should work. If you don’t fancy watering down your paint you can also use Dulux Sealer for Plaster.
Can I use silk paint as a mist coat?
I waited until the plaster had dried out completely and then used a silk emulsion (watered down 50/50 with water) to mist coat the walls/ceiling. I did this twice. The other alternative is to gently rub the silk mist coats back 9as opposed to a complete sand back) just to give them a key etc.
Why is my silk paint not covering?
Re: patchy walls with silk paint Don’t have it too warm and dry in the room – you may need another jumper on, but the paint will stay wet a bit longer and give you a better chance of getting a complete covering without dry edges.
What roller do I use for silk paint?
A short-pile mohair roller is suitable for applying silk emulsion, while a medium-pile sheepskin roller is best for matt emulsion. Short pile is the choice for very fine or flat surfaces. To avoid air bubbles in the paint film, don’t use spongy foam rollers with normal emulsion paints.
Can I use vinyl Matt as a mist coat?
Using vinyl Matt can be a problem when applied as mist coat and never use vinyl silk. Matt emulsion is best as long as you thin it out to 20% clean water 80% paint.
Can I paint straight onto new plaster?
It is advisable to add some kind of undercoat or base coat when looking to paint directly on new plaster. Watered down emulsion is a good option to apply as a thin base coat. There are also special paints available for painting on new plaster. If you paint on top of damp plaster, the paint will form a seal on the wall.
Can I paint matt over silk?
7 Answers from MyBuilder Painters & Decorators it really isn’t a good idea to paint a Matt finish over a silk finish. get some sandpaper or a sander if you can get your hands on one with about a 80 to 100 gritt and sand the whole surface,this will create a surface that the matt finish paint can adhere to.
What happens if you don’t do a mist coat?
Also I never said plaster was not porous obviously it is but not to the affect that if you don’t put a mist coat on, the job is ruined and emulsion will start to flake off as some people suggested.”Apr 6, 2016.
How long after mist coat can I paint?
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. Wait 24 hours for your mist coat to dry before you apply the topcoat.
How many mist coats are needed?
How Many Mist Coats do I Apply? In short, it’s rarely necessary to apply two mist coats of sealer, but it will not harm the surface either. If you want to go down the “belt and braces” route then applying a second mist coat is a good idea.
Do you need to seal plaster before painting?
Before painting the new plaster you will require a sealer to prime the surface. Contractors often worryingly think PVA will work as a sealer.
Do you need mist coat on old plaster?
10 Answers from MyBuilder Painters & Decorators Definitely need a mist coat, if the plaster is very old you might need to seal it first.
Can you water down silk emulsion paint?
As others have said emulsion is water based so you can thin it with water but it’ll mean that you’ll need to apply more coats to get a decent finish.
Can I paint soft sheen over silk?
Re: Painting over silk Soft sheen should be fine, I would still scratch up the walls a bit though, we are not talking hours of prep, take a fairly coarse paper and just lightly go over the existing finish, 10 mins a wall, just gives a bit of a key.
Can I put Matt emulsion over silk?
Painting over vinyl silk Due to the waterproof, gloss effect of silk, matt paint cannot adhere to the surface and when dry, cracks giving the effect of a dried river bed. Matt emulsion cannot stick to the surface of silk without the correct preparation.
Why does my silk paint look patchy?
Patchiness can happen if you don’t apply enough coats of paint. If you don’t have enough paint on your roller, it can leave behind patchy areas. Likewise, too much paint on the edges of your roller can cause thicker areas that make the wall seem patchy.
What roller gives the smoothest finish?
Walls, Wood, and Metal – Small 1/4″ nap roller covers or foam rollers will produce the smoothest finish. Light to Medium Textured Surfaces – Microfiber rollers are best.
Are foam rollers good for painting?
Foam rollers glide along a smooth flat surface very easily and dispense the paint on the surfaces evenly. Foam rollers tend to last a shorter period of time than traditional rollers. They are excellent tools for a painter who does not perform painting jobs on a routine basis.
Can vinyl matt be watered down?
The area you painted can be scrapped back to plaster, then you can water down the contract matt 50/50 and apply it.
What’s the difference between Matt and vinyl Matt?
Vinyl matt paints contain a resin which is vinyl, that is added to make the emulsion more hard wearing that non-vinyl paint emulsions. So, it is often the case that the trade version of matt emulsions are vinyl matt paints, and the retail version is a matt paint.
Can I mix vinyl Matt with Matt?
Yes, you can mix various types of emulsion paints. But we would advise you from mixing silk and matt emulsion paints because the effects are virtually always a matt type finish.
