Painting a skimmed ceiling

[mans61]

Hi to everyone.

Had an artexed ceiling skimmed 3 weeks ago and am ready to paint it. Have just bought a tin of Dulux pure brilliant white matt ( not trade ) will i get a reasonable finish with this using it for mist coat and a couple of top coats or should i have gone for something better. Also it says on the tin to use 10% water for the mist coat when i thought it would have been nearer 50%.

Thanks
Andy

 

[Richard C]

I usually use cheapo own brand white matt for mist coats but have also used Dulux matt when it’s been on special; it’ll do fine. Thinning 50% is way too much but 10% is a little thick IMO. I thin 25-30% & apply 2/3 coats in quick succession before each has a chance to dry out too much; leave overnight until fully dry then apply your chosen finish.

 

[mans61]

Thanks Richard, so it is ok to use the same paint for mist coat and top coats.

 

[Richard C]

Yes as long as it's matt emulsion; you must use thinned matt for mist coats.