Decide on primer to seal the bare plaster before painting.
Primer for new plaster ceiling.
It also offers an added bonus.
For varnished stained or weathered wood use oil based primer but not before sanding off at least a little sheen and any loose bits.
Drywall primer seals new drywall and previously painted walls for a consistent finish.
Latex primer is fine for pine or other no or low tannin bare softwoods.
Prolonged drying time allowing the plaster to withstand the test of time.
If you want to admire your work applying a plaster priming sealer is a must.
Make sure the plaster is dry.
This could mean waiting a few days or even weeks for a room to dry.
Follow these steps for perfect results every time.
Even with 2 primecoats two coats of actual paint.
Let the plaster dry.
How to paint on new plaster.
Not surprisingly there are a ton of alternative primers of new plaster.
Those walls can be very thirsty with some plasters.
Also because plaster mixing ratios vary a little don t rule out 2 full coats of primer.
Harmony wall primer an environmentally responsible and low odor formula for drywall pre wallcovering primer primes seals and sizes in one coat.
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.
Shellac primer should also be your choice if you plan to paint a tin or plaster ceiling.
Start by opening doors and windows and don t start painting until the plaster is bone dry.