How Do You Choose The Right Paint For Interior Plaster Walls And Ceilings?
It is really easy to get confused with all the different types of paints out there to choose what type of paint is recommended for which job. In this How to article you will learn which types of paints are recommended for Interior Plaster Walls and Ceilings There are two types of paints/sealants that can be used with a one coat finish for plaster walls and ceilings and they are; Rubber-based paint (not latex) or Sealer or undercoat. These are some paints/sealants that can be used for plaster walls and ceilings that may require a sealant or primer to be used first; Semi-gloss-latex, Flat paint-latex, Flat paint-alkyd-type, Semi-gloss-alkyd, Gloss enamel-alkyd, and Catalyzed Enamel. When painting plaster walls and ceilings you may need to have two coats, remember that if the ceiling is fresh drywall then it will soak up the paint like a sponge, be sure to use a sealant or undercoat if it is new dry wall.