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yoggo

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Painting plasterboard
May 16^th, 2006, 7:51am

I decided on grounds of economy not to have a new plasterboard ceiling plastered (the joints are all very neat and it's a utility room)

I had heard one could use PVA but having read what others have said on this forum I think I'll go for diluting 1st coat but the question is how dilute?

I was thinking of using vinyl matt because it can be wiped with damp cloth (ceiling is sloping - 8' down to 3' -so will inevitably get marked)

Would appreciate guidance please.

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hammy Trade Member Offline Deep joy Posts: 3063 Total Thanks: 8 For This Post: 0 Gender: Trade: Decorator	Re: Painting plasterboard Reply #1 - May 16^th, 2006, 4:47pm Vinyl matt is ok. Thin with up to 10 % clean water for the first coat, and if the paint is fairly thick, it won't hurt to just ease the second coat a little bit as well.
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yoggo GDPR opt-out Total Thanks: 8 For This Post: 0	Re: Painting plasterboard Reply #2 - May 17^th, 2006, 11:47am Many thanks Yoggo
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Reply #3 - May 17^th, 2006, 8:23pm

There is no need to PVA, do what hamilton says, use emulsion as a sealer/miscoat, I get the impression its unpainted, and plasterboard soaks up the first coat, so might pay you to add a tad more water, if you think its too thin, then you can always add a bit more paint.

Vinyl Matt is okay over plasterboard, or a skim plaster, you will be okay.

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