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Bathroom painting advice (new plaster)

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ISeeTrees · 04/03/2023 13:57

I've recently had my bathroom replastered and it's dry/ready to paint.
I gather I need to "seal" the plaster- can I do this with Dulux bathroom paint (that I already have leftover from last time), then paint over with something like Zinsser anti-mould paint? Or would it be better to seal/prime with a general emulsion? Just wondering if the top coat won't go over bathroom paint nicely. It's matte if that makes any difference.
Any other tips, other than ventilation/heat, to keep the dreaded mould at bay? I really want to keep my bathroom lovely now!

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Babymamma192 · 04/03/2023 14:04

I've just had my ceilings plastered and the guys said to water down emulsion for the first coat.

Not sure if your bathroom paint would work.

Somanysocks · 04/03/2023 14:22

Always mist coat new plaster, diluted matt emulsion. Then carry on with your choice of paint.

ISeeTrees · 05/03/2023 07:47

Thanks, I thought as much. I'll pick some emulsion up with the final coat.

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MotherOfHouseplants · 05/03/2023 08:50

Did you have a problem with mould before? A well-ventilated bathroom shouldn’t need specialist anti-mould paint but some are more prone than others.

ISeeTrees · 05/03/2023 20:01

@MotherOfHouseplants yes and no. There were mould stains on the ceiling but the previous tenants weren't as militant about opening windows after showering as I am. I think it will be fine with my routine (really hope so any way!).

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Tooley76 · 05/03/2023 20:08

We were told to do the mist coat with watered down bathroom emulsion so that's what we did. Looks great!

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