When is plaster ready to paint?

Question

I've just had the walls skimmed in my lounge and I'm eager to get it painted. How do I know if the plaster's dry enough to paint?

Kevin · Accepted Answer

The plaster will go a very light pink and will show no dark spots. At this point it is ready to decorate.

James · Answer

It will all turn pink in colour, then you can give it all a mist coat to seal it first.

Jimmy · Answer

Normally would be dry enough after 2 weeks depending on the room temperature,

Iain · Answer

Hello
Well you will have seen the plaster colour change if left a week that’s more than enough time if there is a little heat in the house

Chris · Answer

Wait for a couple of days and you will see the dark patches start to go pink 
Once the whole area of plaster is pink it’s good to go but id wait another 24/48 hrs to be certain it is completely dry

Michael · Answer

When it is all gone a light pinkish colour n had a bit of water to paint for 1st coat miscoat then 2 coats of neat emulsion.

Joseph · Answer

When it’s all white no damp patches 
White paint I would use latex from screw fix any splits in plaster the paint will expand with the crack 
Hope this helps

Krasimir · Answer

must be the same color in each place,it should be smooth without any surfaces or gap

Lucian · Answer

Curing time is usually 24-48 hours depending on the thickness of the render, but if you touch the wall and it doesn't feel wet or cold you can paint it with no problems!!!

Adam · Answer

Should see it change colour, usually takes a couple of weeks for the dark patches to go then you should be good

When is plaster ready to paint?

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