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Lauren Bradbury

Everything you need to know about painting over new plaster - including how long to wait before painting

Large fiddle leaf fig tree in a terracotta pot next to a bare plaster wall and bamboo towel ladder.

Whether you’re starting a house build from scratch or upgrading old and worn-out walls, there's nothing quite like seeing fresh plaster. But there comes a time when you need to start painting over new plaster, and that can be daunting.

Yes, while there are so many incredible paint ideas out there, choosing a paint colour is the least of your worries when it comes to new plaster. Sure, it may seem like an easy DIY job, but painting new plaster at the wrong time and using the wrong method can not only impact the integrity of your walls but also affect the quality of the finish. So, you need to get it right.

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