50 / 50 worked perfectly for me - thank you!

Great video. As a painter myself this is perfectly accurate. One tip I would say is, I would fill any defects after applying the mist coat as that paint layer will show everything then run a pole sander all over afterwards. 👍

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

Great tip!

@chrisball2258

11 ай бұрын

Correct

@richard_in_rayleigh

11 ай бұрын

I agree. I'm always white out first to highlight imperfections then fill afterwards.

@fulcrumspigot455

11 ай бұрын

Totally agree.

@chrissanders55

9 ай бұрын

So you’d sand then mist coat and then fill?

We have two new rooms and a hallway and stairwell with new plaster courtesy of a loft extension. This video is a great validation of what I was doing anyway 😂 but today I learned about sanding mesh and the pole head - that is going to make my life much easier and within ten minutes I had a click and collect order waiting 😂 thanks 👍

brilliant, simple and clear always. Thanks Cameron and the others that comment, the videos and tips make for an easier life and dare I say an enjoyment of decorating/diy

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

Fantastic uncomplicated easy straight forward advice

@TheDIYGuy1

5 ай бұрын

🙌

Cracking video. Thanks for the tips.

Another great video , Thanks for your time and effort

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

Cheers dude. Great and timely video as just about to do this in my own house. Your the second person I’ve watched who says, 50/50 so defo think it’s the way I’ll be going 👍

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

👍 all the best

These videos are great, keep up the good work

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

Great video, using the tub is a great idea making clean up easy. JD

Another great useful video thanks.

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks buddy, much appreciated 👍. It's 4 o'clock in the morning, can't sleep....... time to mist coat😂

Another awesome video

@TheDIYGuy1

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Ah, thank you Cameron for the plastering video, hopefully one day you will be able to put up a video of plaster being applied but I never knew about that misting trick so the vid's a good un.. Keep them coming, Paul..

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot paul

Perfect explanation bang on 👍👍

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

Thanks

Thank you it will help

“More inches are better” while he’s got that cheeky smile 😂

@TheDIYGuy1

27 күн бұрын

😂

50/ 50 spot on great vid

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

👍👍

Great video!

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Great videos

How on earth did the internet know I had some walls plastered yesterday. Today’s recommended video was very apt 😊

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

Haha it’s marvellous

Great video !!!! thanks

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

very good video !

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Great video

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Good video thank you.

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Have to say I agree with the 50/50 ratio. I had paint peal off when I followed the manufacturer rs recommendations. Cheers

Excellent advice. I now know to mix 50/50 rather than 10% mix, which I have used in the past. Thank you.

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

My 7 year old, 4 bed house has smooth cement walls. The wally that painted it first time did not give the walls sufficient drying time nor did they use an appropriate mist coat. Now my fun job is sanding and repainting the whole place due to all the blistering and peeling paint. The first coat must be thin enough to soak into and seal the surface. I 100% agree a 50:50 mix is ideal, if a little splattery. Cheers and looking forward to all your upcoming renovation vids.

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

Ouch, you’ll get there. Cheers

@celynjones4958

11 ай бұрын

@TheDIYGuy1 About halfway done so far doing it room by room on weekends, etc. Also, because it's smooth cement render external and internal (SE Asia construction), it helps to use an alkali control. Luckily, Nippon Paint (Japan Dulux equivalent) makes such a product, but I still water it down 50% to be sure. Hope your reno progress is somewhat quicker. Cheers

Really clear and precise / little bit of charisma - quality video 👍

Great video yes I have always mixed 50/50 when mist coating and never had a problem I always put mist coat on first and then fill anywhere needed also give it a light sand over once dry I find the sand paper never clogs up

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

👍

Thanks for another great video Cameron. One question please. After rubbing down, should a damp cloth be used to get any dust off the surface before painting on the mist coat ??

Very timely video. I’ve just had to redo all my ceiling tape and jointing that I messed up first time round and have just finished sanding down the easifill I used to fix it all. Was going to just crack out the zinsser 123 that I used the first time but now realise a mist coat would be better first. One thing I’d recommend - wear safety glasses and face mask if you’re sanding more than just a tiny bit of the ceiling. A crazy amount of dust came down, which again speaks more to my inability to use easifill properly more than anything I suspect!

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

Your right about the mask. Often I do wear one but take it off to record and forget to put it back on 🙈

@danielmorgan1893

8 ай бұрын

😢😅😅

"More inches are always better" savage 6:29

@TheDIYGuy1

26 күн бұрын

😂

Funny enough I've just had a large garage plasterer top to bottom and my plasterer said the exact thing you've said. Do 50/50. It's perfect.

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

👍👍

Great video nice and simple and straight to the point . What pole do you use and it’s size please :)

I’ve had multiple houses dozens of newly plastered rooms and have never once mist coated and never had an issue either

Brilliant advice Cameron, i certainly agree with 50/50 and never had a problem (do get covered in paint spray though). I wonder if the people that have had issues have used vinyl matt, which I think is a no no for misting. Look forward to the next video 👍🏻

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot. You could be right 👍

@djwilduk

4 ай бұрын

@@TheDIYGuy1but you’re waving around a tub of vinyl Matt.

Thanks. Love the sanding mesh instead of sand paper tip. Also pro decorator years ago told me 50-50 mist coat 👍 Another tip for people who haven’t filled their lungs for the last 10 years tho - pop on a mask when sanding, especially overhead. Your lungs thank you in advance

@TheDIYGuy1

3 ай бұрын

👍👍

Thanks for the great video, Had a question that maybe you could offer some advice. When dealing with Lime Plaster is the process the same? Am using mineral based undercoat and mineral paint so the lime plaster can breath but not sure about mist coating, first do I need to with lime plaster and if so do I mix 50/50 using the mineral paint? Cheers mate and again thanks for the great tips.

70 paint 30 water ratio for me , just seems easier to apply as not overly thin , better to fill after the mistcoat though, make sure not to use a Vinyl Matt as well , however the Screwfix bare plaster paint is excellent for mistcoating. Been in the trade over 30 years and it's probably the best i've used for the job. Nice vid mate .👍

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

Thanks. I will try it sometime

@nivekoch

9 ай бұрын

Do I need a sealer when patching plaster?

Hey, I’m a new subscriber and have learnt a lot already. I have a question regarding painting. I’ll be filling in a door way with plaster board. What’s the best way to prep this for paint or wallpaper?

Hand sanded 40m2 ceiling last week. I wasn't aware pole sanders existed and even during sanding it didnt occur to me to look for one. Even while using my pole to apply the mist coat i never thought, "this would also be useful when sanding".

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

Haha sometimes the stuff we overlook is a surprise. I often find some new way of doing something and wonder why it’s taken me years to figure out a better way

As a professional decorator myself, id recommend to anyone to do any filling after the mist coat as the bare plaster can absorb any moisture from the filler and may make it not sit on plaster properly. Also i sand after mist coat

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

👍

@user-fq4qk9wz5k

11 ай бұрын

100% right fresh plaster will just suck the water straight out of the filer almost instantly making it very difficult to feather away u need a barrier in between ie a mist coat not only that the mist coat helps u to find all the imperfections so ur advice is bang on

@claresavas9447

6 ай бұрын

Absolutely u right

@jeffbruce1050

5 ай бұрын

Correct

good video

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

Thanks

Nice one thanks for that. We pretty much did this on our new extension.....well i say we i mean my wife did lol. To clarify she's the painter... because i don't use enough paint apparently and the wallpaper hanger as i don't hang it straight 😂. But i layed all the flooring and put the kitchen in so it balances out lol. Anyway don't know why I told you that but love the channel keep them coming.

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

Haha thanks for sharing 🤗

@AL62yt

11 ай бұрын

My wife tends to do the painting as well, apparently I make too much mess. Perhaps we should start a club or something 😊

@RaGazz4

2 ай бұрын

Lol! Reading these comments made me laugh so much because I can relate 😅 in this case though I'm the wife that paints and my partner just did the plasterboard and kitchen flooring, now is time for me to paint it all 😂💪🏽

I’m so going to get that mesh thank you for the recommendation

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

Sure, anytime

Of course the manufacturer will say dilute 10%, that means you will use more of there paint !😂😂 I agree with you, and do a 50/50

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

👍 good point

Oh and I certainly agree with your statement about the more inches the better 😜🤣

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

😂😂

cool.

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

👍

I watered down 10 year old Craig & Rose 50/50. Worked fine.

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

👍

This may be a dumb question but can the dulux pire brilliant white be used for the final voat after misting or should i get a separate ceiling paint. Great vid for a newbie like me and is just about to start decorating a newly plastered celing. So glad ive come across your channel

It's a horrid job, but a must. Great video

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

Thanks

Hi what grade sanding mesh did you have? That link you attached in the description doesnt have 180. Also i have painted my mist coat. And then applied second coat and it doesnt seem to cover up some patches. Im sure it was 100% all dry before painting. Heard it could be when some plasterers shine the plaster too much? I tried several coats and it doesn't cover some areas. Seems to just slide off. Can i use like stain blocker on it? Then paint over it? Its in the kitchen celling and some new plaster areas on the walls. Thank you!!

Perfect timed video.. Having a outbuilding plastered this week. How long would you recommend for plaster to dry naturally before placing on misting coat? (with currrent cold UK summer weather). I will defo use the 50/50 mix recommendation for mist coat.

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

Thanks. That’s dependant on what’s behind the plaster but in the current climate id say 3-5 days.

Have you ever tried Screwfix bare plaster paint? Ive always used that and it gives a much whiter coverage than a mist coat which i've found saves me one coat later on. Also a lot less mess from splashing.

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

I haven’t, but only due to being stuck in my ways 😆

The sanding thing is the bit I am getting mixed messages about across the interwebs. I will use the method you opted for. Thanks.

Any tips to avoid dripping when working on a ceiling using a mist coat?

Enjoyed this video. Any advice for using a air sprayer for Misting.same principle as normal?

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

Yep and works very well

Very helpful! Did you wait for the first coat to dry before applying the second ? Also, if I’m going to be painting a colour after, do I need to do a coat of undiluted emulsion, in white first? Or colour straight onto the dried mist?

@TheDIYGuy1

10 ай бұрын

Thanks. The first coat will dry very quickly. After your mist coats you can go on with colour.

Another vote for 50:50 (using the cheapest white emulsion I can find). I also add a generous splurge of PVA. Again, no problems with that mix, but it does sound like the addition of PVA isn't really necessary.

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

👍

Does this method also apply to wallpapering??

After sanding is it worth wiping down the walls with a damp clothe or not? Will the dust affect the paint sticking?

Aftter skim the wall, did you put a sealer?

Helpful video for me! Can you spray the mist coat and do you reckon it would be worth doing that way?

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

Yes, you will see me doing this in a future episode of the renovation(already been filmed)

Hi should you still do this to old plaster. I'm steaming old paper off first then paint directly onto the wall

“More inches is better” 😂

Great advice. Will u be removing light panels above the doors mate? It would be good to see the process.

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

Your welcome. I’ll see what I can do

My sister in law has just had her new bathroom fitted and had new lights and an extractor fitted in the ceiling, the ceiling was replastered but they didn't repaint it (don't know why they didn't it cost a pretty penny but that's my sister-in-laws choice), she has asked me to paint it for her and she was told my tge guy that fitted the bathroom that once the ceiling was dry it would need to be sealed using a pva solution but your method is brilliant, so do I need to seal it with pva or do a "mist" with diluted emulsion. Love you informative videos 👍

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

I would go with my method and then give it two coats of crown bathroom emulsion.

After your 2nd mist coat, how long normally do you wait to apply the main paint?

What grit sand paper do you use for new plaster walls? I’m using 80 but I feel like it’s too rough

Thanks for this. Seeing as you'll be painting soon, can you do a video on how to get clean paint lines? I've always struggled with that.

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

Let me see what I can do 👍

I always do 50/50 mix for mist coat and add a little bit of poly bond for grip .

Silly question but whats an alternative If you dont have the tool to mix the emulsion and water?

I’ve clicked on your Amazon link and I can’t find the 180 sanding mesh the next to it is 220 or below 120 which one should I use? Please help as I’m a beginner and on budget All blessings 🙏🏻

Thanks. The link only has 120 and 220 grits. Will thry also be OK?

I have removed wallpaper from our walls and have scrubbed and washed the wallpaper glue residue away. I am getting ready to paint, should I prepare the plaster for paint in the same way with the miscoat (?) as if new?

Moving a socket further away with the cable extending further (adding to cable length)

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

👍

I just done one mist coat and its come out pretty well. Do I need to do another or am I fine to add colour?

@TheDIYGuy1

10 ай бұрын

I like to do two but you can get away with one 👍

Hi. If I have an old plastered ceiling (paint has been all scraped off) would the same process work? Mist coat first and paint after? (bathroom ceiling) I saw some people using PVA before painting. Which one is better and why (mist coat or PVA)? Is the white emulsion that you use for the mist coat the same paint that you can use for final painting? or these are different things? (sorry for the dumb question but I am not used with products names here)

@nivekoch

9 ай бұрын

I was hired to fix a plaster bathroom ceiling that had been painted but was peeling all over. I scraped everything clean, including the old drywall mud that was around the perimeter (ceilings were coved) and then applied a bonding primer (recommended by sherwin williams even after I questioned the dude multiple times after having watched tons of KZread videos and worrying about getting the right primer. The next day after it dried, I re did the drywall around the edges, applied more primer the next day, and then painted the following day.. the home owner was happy, and asked me back to fix some plaster holes left when their new kitchen counter was installed.. I’m going to use player of paris that I mix myself, first time doing it, just curious if I need a primer.. As a handyman I’m always learning

I prefer cracks holes indentations it gives life to the walls and looks great with new paint.

Wish I'd seen this video sooner. Currently on my first renovation, everything I've figured out the hard way has been 100% spot on with what you've said in this video! Would you give the mist coat a quick sand all over before applying the top coat of colour? Or is that it good to go now?

@TheDIYGuy1

8 ай бұрын

Glad to help, it won’t need sanding unless you can now see any discrepancies in the plaster 👍

Was there a video about how to remove the artex? I'm buying a 1970's house and it's everywhere. If I can remove it myself then I will but I know there's a high chance it has asbestos in it.

Ive just done a wall with 15% spoke to someone at dulux techical support as had seen so many differeing opinions.. Im sure it will be fine and hasnt peeled by the morning.. 😂😂🤞🤞🤞🤞

@TheDIYGuy1

10 ай бұрын

Be fine 😀

I didn't fancy getting mist coat sprayed everywhere so i used screwfix bare plaster paint on my freshly plastered living room. Went on great but suppose it could be deemed uneconomical at 20 odd quid a tub but I was happy with it.

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

Armsted contract matt. Straight on. 2 coats done

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

👍

We bought our house brand new 25 years ago and because we had two children, one of 15 months and the other only three weeks when we were due to move in, we paid a professional decorating business to paint it from top to bottom for us. Unfortunately they never bothered with the mist coat and I have been paying the price for their laziness ever since. Especially the ceilings. Almost every one of them has peeled.

I assume you wipe down after sanding with a damp cloth/sponge?

In your new house will you be installing fitted wardrobes? If so it would be good to watch and see how you would do it as its very expensive to get a professional in. Cheers

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

I think possibly further along in the process. I will see what I can do for you. Cheers

@darrenmackenzie1892

11 ай бұрын

@@TheDIYGuy1 I'll wait until then thanks

I like to wipe down with a damp cloth , to get rid of the plaster dust.

@TheDIYGuy1

8 ай бұрын

👍

Love the content. Just started renovating a house, so.. new subscriber. Ever had darker patches show through your mist coat where your polyfilla patches were?

@TheDIYGuy1

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub! It’s likely a difference in moisture as the filler won’t suck the moisture from the paint like new plaster does

@ryanmasters5248

4 ай бұрын

@@TheDIYGuy1 ah I see! Thanks for the reply. I’m sure I’ll have many more questions 😅👍🏻

Do you have videos on repairing the internal corners with tape?

@TheDIYGuy1

9 ай бұрын

Not as yet

Should you do a mist coat on plaster if you’re going to be tiling over the plaster also?

@tonyh1460

11 ай бұрын

Oh yes, otherwise the fresh plaster would suck the moisture out of the tile adhesive

i recently painted my freshly plastered ceiling and i don’t think i’ve added enough water to the mist coat it’s now flaking when i go over it again how do i rectify this ?

Did you plaster this yourself? It’s very good .

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

I didn’t. My friend is a pro plasterer. He is teaching me when we are on jobs together though 👍

Reading comments I'm not sure what to do now. Use filler before or after the mist coat?? I have lots of dents and divots in the skimmed over plasterboards. Lots of large deep areas also where the plaster has popped off from the drywall screws.

@Georgerossiter2000

9 ай бұрын

I would say use filler afterwards. If it's bare plaster the mist coat is applied to, the plaster will suck any moisture out of the filler and will flake off. The mist coat will provide a barrier so it will be easier to fill any imperfections. If your walls/ceiling where it's popped out from the screws are previously painted, simply add a watery coat to seal the hole then fill and paint over after with normal paint. Same with skimmed plasterboard damage minus the mist coat - just fill and paint over making sure surface is clean before painting. Hope this helps 👍

What roller would u say is best. Like microfibre or something else

@TheDIYGuy1

10 ай бұрын

To be honest I’m not picky over rollers. Any 12 inch roller sleeve that’s suitable for smooth finish.

So sounds like sand - prep/fill - mist coat? Then sand again before putting the proper paint on?

@Georgerossiter2000

9 ай бұрын

I personally wouldn't sand first. Just mist coat, prep/fill any imperfections then sand before applying the next main coat

Can I have some advice please? I'm about to paint the new drywall, the paint shop staff told me to use Dulux 1step prep for the primer and it doesn't have to water down. Should I trust him?

@TheDIYGuy1

8 ай бұрын

I’ve never used it, I stick with my tried and tested method 😊

@zuuzuka

8 ай бұрын

@@TheDIYGuy1 I checked Dulux Australia can't find the one you use. Waiting for some Oz Painter..

Yes, yes, all very informative. But what about the results of the lawn treatment ? My lawn looks terrible and I'd like to see yours before I commit to weed and feed.😮

@TheDIYGuy1

11 ай бұрын

Haha I’ve no moss remaining. The dog has wrecked mine though with her wee spots.

@wickywicky

11 ай бұрын

Good answer, blame the doggy. 😉

What 12" roller did you use (brand) and what brand was the pole

@TheDIYGuy1

8 ай бұрын

Hamilton sleeves 👍, the pole I use is an OX