How to paint a new plaster wall?

[Edgar]

Hello.

I had plastering work done on some walls in my flat. What sort of primer do I need to use before painting ? I understand it needs specific preparation. 

Thank you. 

[MitchellMc]

Hi @Edgar,

Is it a plastered brick wall, or have plaster sheets been installed? For a plastered wall, where plaster was applied to the wall with a trowel, you'd use Dulux 1L PRECISION White Sealer Binder. For a plaster sheet wall, you can use standard Dulux 1Step Prep Primer, Sealer & Undercoat.

Here are some helpful step-by-step guides:

• How to prepare a wall for painting

• How to undercoat a wall

• How to paint a room.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

[Edgar]

Hi Mitchell. 

Thank you. 

I have applied the oil based precision sealer binder. However,  where it has contacted the pre-existing paint, that paint is now very sticky. Will it eventually dry, or is this going  to be a problem.? 

Thank you

[EricL]

Hello @Edgar 

According to the print on the can it should dry up in 6 hours and and can be recoated in 24 hours. This of course is subject to temperature and prevailing weather conditions. If it is cold and is raining profusely the drying time might be extended. However, if after 24 hours the paint is still tacky to touch, please let us know. 

Eric