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painting new plaster

 
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diyhelp



Joined: 29 Mar 2005
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Location: glasgow
PostPosted: Sun Apr 24, 2005 8:42 pm    Post subject: painting new plaster Reply with quote
What is the reason for the first coat of emulsion to be watered down before painting walls?And what are the consequences if you don't water it down.Cheers
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thescruff
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Joined: 03 May 2003
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Location: Bath
PostPosted: Sat Apr 30, 2005 12:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Called a miss coat and soaks in better, paint will peel/bubble in a few months if applied straight from the can.
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