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Plastering

How soon can I paint freshly plastered walls?

Anonymous user 09/01/2026 - 3:23 PM

My partner asked the drywall installer how long we should wait before painting the freshly skim-coated walls. He said three days but I think a couple of weeks!! Any advice?

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Romita Drywall & Finishing

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Waterdown
If the walls are drywall, it should be ready for paint as soon as the final sanding of joint compound has occurred. One coat non tinted primer, two coats paint, is industry standard. Find the primer at the store that is marked "For New Drywall." If walls are plaster applied to a different substrate, dry times may be longer depending on site conditions. Hope this helps 🙂
Answered1 October 2025
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Nanaimo
I would say between 3-4 days. Make sure you have some circulation of air, and it’ll be ready within then.
Answered5 January 2026
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Anonymous user

As long as the walls are prepped properly (sanded ) it can be primed straightaway …then wait do final touchups if needed …then paint 2 coats of course Mandatory!!!!!
Answered9 January 2026
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