Fwom:Ronnie Gibson )
Subject:Sealing new wall before painting?

I've got some new internal walls in the house - usual wood frame with
plasterboard.
They are going to be skim coated by a plasterer next week.

What's the best way to seal them before painting (so it doesn't soak
up several
layers of paint) or should I just slap on a few coats of cheap white
emulsion first?
Someone recommended mixing some PVA glue with white emulsion and
doing
one coat of that first....comments? If so, what proportions of
glue/paint/water?


Traditional method is to apply a **** coat of diluted paint. I've had
better results though by slapping on a coat of water, waiting a few
minutes then using paint full strength. Quicker, easier, cleaner,
better cover.

Use trade paint, not emulsion.

NT