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Default Is undercoat / sealer necessary for new plaster?

"Rednadnerb" wrote in message
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Hi Steven

The others are all right. I think the problem lies elsewhere. Is the
different texture between the old and the new plaster giving the
appearance of a different shade? in which case you will need to go
over it all with lining paper.
Or maybe the existing paint on the existing plaster is leaching
through the new and discolouring it, this would happen if it were
yellowed for example with nicotene.
Just some thoughts.


Thanks folks for the suggestions.

I think your suggestion above about the texture being different, which makes
the new plaster appear a different colour is spot on. After 4 coats I think
the room is now acceptable. Although I can still see the difference, any
visitors I have asked have struggled to notice it ;o)

Cheers again

Steven.