Preperation: plaster/plaster board

Unpainted Surfaces: Ceilings, walls etc

• If the plaster is new then it is essential that it is completely dry before painting
• Dry brush down to remove all traces of plaster dust and any efflorescence salts. Do not rub down with abrasive paper
• Apply a coat of the chosen Johnstone’s Paint finish for walls and ceilings, thinned down with up to 10% clean water
• The thinned coat will help quench the absorbency of the plaster/plasterboard and ease application of the subsequent coats. It will also highlight any imperfections and indentations that require filling (See Mangers Range)
• Apply appropriate finish

Previously Painted Surfaces: Ceilings/walls

• Wash down all paintwork in sound condition using sugar soap or a mild detergent to remove all traces of surface contamination
• Scrape off all loose, flaking, or suspect material back to a firm edge. Rub down and dust off
• Rake out any cracks of surface defects with a scraper and fill using the appropriate filler (see Mangers Range). Fill slightly proud to allow for rubbing down to blend and level to the existing surface and dust down
• Any surfaces that have been gloss painted, or finished with oil based paints will require rubbing down thoroughly to provide a key
• To any bare patches of plaster and filler apply a thin coat of the finishing paint diluted with up to 10% clean water
• Apply appropriate finish