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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Lola Houlton

Can you paint over new plaster? These are the steps you must follow for a flawless finish

Can you paint over new plaster .

At first glance, a newly plastered wall, with its smooth and inviting surface, can seem like the perfect canvas for your paintbrush. But painting directly onto fresh plaster isn't as straightforward as it seems. 

Unsurprisingly, it's not as simple as just coating your new walls with your chosen paint colors. There are steps you should take to ensure a perfect, long-lasting finish when painting a wall that has recently been plastered.

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