NEW SKIMMED WALLS WHAT THE PROCEEDURE B4 PAINTING

[Nicetoseeyoutoseeyounice]

I have just had some walls newly skimmed, they are now fully dried out as this was done about 3 weeks and I would like to prepare for decorating. I not new to painting and decorating but have never painted bare walls before so want the best possible finish.
I have been told to use a watery PVA by one person and watery emulsion by another.
Your advice would be very welcome.

 

[Bosswhite]

Never use PVA.

A Mist Coat of diluted Contract Emulsion, then decorate as normal.

 

[dcdec]

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Can we please have a sticky on this?, its a question that comes up time and time again

 

[geraldthehamster]

I have been told to use a watery PVA by one person

I want to know who these people are, who keep advising folk to do this.

Do they have a club, or secret society somewhere?

Cheers
Richard

 

[joe-90]

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Can we please have a sticky on this?, its a question that comes up time and time again

We need a few stickies for the same old questions.

 

[Nicetoseeyoutoseeyounice]

What's the point in asking a question if it's the 'same old question'.
Don't know exactly how many years this sites been going but I know it's ax lot. Surely after so many years every question under the sun will have been answered.
I just thought there may have been some fresh replies after all times change, tecniques change, and some things improve, I'm quite sure the Romans didn't have Wickes or B&Q Trade Matt...........or did they?
Sorry I asked, oh and thank you Geraldthehampster at least you had a go.

 

[dcdec]

Calm down, nobody's having a go at you.
Bosswhite has given you the answer, so thank him and go paint your walls.

 

[joe-90]

Some answers never change and we get fed up typing the same old answer day after day after day.

 

[LeadFarmer]

Im certainly no decorator, but Ive used PVA on fresh plaster and its worked fine, so Id be interested in knowing why it shouldnt be used. Is it perhaps just not as effective as diluted paint?

 

[geraldthehamster]

Im certainly no decorator, but Ive used PVA on fresh plaster and its worked fine, so Id be interested in knowing why it shouldnt be used. Is it perhaps just not as effective as diluted paint?

Because paint doesn't stick to it very well, or sometimes at all.

Cheers
Richard

 

[Mikefromlondon]

Im certainly no decorator, but Ive used PVA on fresh plaster and its worked fine, so Id be interested in knowing why it shouldnt be used. Is it perhaps just not as effective as diluted paint?

It was generally believed that PVA is a master sealer for everything, but unfortunately for some tasks it works opposite, as a water repellant, it stops paint sticking o the walls properly. I also learned the hard way, and noticed that the paint roller would not coat the paint evenly as the paint needs to soak a little into the skim, and the PVA sealer stopped it, as it left a thin coating of seal, which stopped it absorbing paint into the skim for a better adhesion.

But watered down emulsion is your best bet, after it dries you can give your wall one or two final coats, depending how good and strong a finish you want.

 

[Mikefromlondon]

I have just had some walls newly skimmed, they are now fully dried out as this was done about 3 weeks and I would like to prepare for decorating. I not new to painting and decorating but have never painted bare walls before so want the best possible finish.
I have been told to use a watery PVA by one person and watery emulsion by another.
Your advice would be very welcome.

By the way, did you learn how to write your long name by an Afgan soldier?

I ask because of this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5pKGqQh1yk

 

[CaptainCaveman289]

Im certainly no decorator, but Ive used PVA on fresh plaster and its worked fine, so Id be interested in knowing why it shouldnt be used. Is it perhaps just not as effective as diluted paint?

After being recommended to use dilute PVA by my plasterer and all knowing grandparents, this is what I did.

Worked a treat.

 

[joe-90]

It's only a problem if you mix it too thick and it leaves a shiny coating of plastic on it. It's impossible to roller to start with.

 

[Nicetoseeyoutoseeyounice]

Ok apologies to you all, maybe it was a bit hasty, but, please help with my new decorating query, please.