How to Get Paint to Adhere to Plaster Walls
You have to treat plaster walls a bit differently than drywall or wood. They need to be primed before painting to make sure the paint adheres well. The primer serves a second purpose: it also helps to block stains from soaking into the plaster and marring the wall's appearance. Here's how to paint your plaster walls. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Oil-based primer Spackle Power sander (optional) Sandpaper Paintbrush Paint rollers Paint sprayer (optional) Paint
Instructions
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Purchase a primer such as oil-based Kilz (see Resources), which blocks stains and primes, in a color that corresponds to the paint color you want to apply.
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Remove any nails, screws or other hardware from the walls.
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Fill in any holes with spackle; let dry, then sand down until smooth.
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Use a power sander or sand by hand to gently smooth the entire surface of the plaster walls. A slightly rough surface helps paint to adhere better.
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Brush off the entire surface of the walls to remove any dust or grit left from sanding. You can use a dry paintbrush for this.
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Use a roller, paintbrushes or a paint sprayer to apply an even coat of the primer to the walls.
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Let the primer dry thoroughly.
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Use a roller, paintbrushes or a paint sprayer to apply an even coat of your paint over the primer already on the walls.
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Let the paint dry thoroughly.
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Apply a second coat of paint and let dry. If needed for color saturation, apply a third coat. Touch up any missed spots or trim on the walls with the paint.
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