Plastering a wall

[Stoichkov]

I'm crap at DIY.

My mission this bank holiday is to decorate a freshly (well two and abit weeks ago) plastered wall.

I've read about giving it a first coat of emulsion mixed with water. Is this the way to go or should I use some of that watery plaster sealer?

What does NSC think?

*edit* titile should read - painting a plastered wall. FFS - I'm a genius at this DIY stuff

 

[tedebear]

watered down flat white wall paint, sort of a skim/undercoat coat, then you'll see if there are any bits that need a sand/touch up and if there isn't then in an hour or so a good coat of straight paint...

 

[Napper]

Pay someone to do it and treat your self to the last bit of summer and a few beers

 

[British Bulldog]

then in an hour or so a good coat of straight paint...

Whats the matter with Gay paint then you Homophobe?

 

[tedebear]

Whats the matter with Gay paint then you Homophobe?

oh my god I was offensive to paint how can I ever forgive myself

 

[Cheshire Cat]

Seal it with the watery paster sealer stuff. Paper it with thick lining paper. Paint the lining paper (2 or 3 coats). That way you avoid see the cracks and faults in the plaster as it gets older.

 

[Franks Wild Years]

B+Q sell emulsion designed for fresh plaster. Get that, do it quick then put your feet up with a cold beer.

 

[British Bulldog]

oh my god I was offensive to paint how can I ever forgive myself

 

[Lord Bracknell]

I'm inclined to pass on my grandfather's wisdom about DIY jobs ...

Do a seven year apprenticeship and you won't have any problems.

 

[pasty]

Pay someone to do it and treat your self to the last bit of summer and a few beers

Is the correct answer.

 

[Stoichkov]

B+Q sell emulsion designed for fresh plaster. Get that, do it quick then put your feet up with a cold beer.

I went for this option in the end. The wall looks ok and the beer is going down a treat.

Thanks for all the suggestions

 

[Silvanus]

B+Q sell emulsion designed for fresh plaster. Get that, do it quick then put your feet up with a cold beer.

I'd go along with that.