{"id":6945,"date":"2022-05-01T13:01:39","date_gmt":"2022-05-01T07:01:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diymelon.com\/?p=6945"},"modified":"2022-05-01T13:01:41","modified_gmt":"2022-05-01T07:01:41","slug":"can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diymelon.com\/can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Plaster Over Painted Walls? (Read This First!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Plastering the wall is essential to make the wall strong and durable as well as make it long-lasting. Mainly plastering is done to make the walls smooth and perfectly plain. In this article, we will discuss if you can plaster over painted walls.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_plaster_over_painted_walls\"><\/span><strong>Can you plaster over painted walls?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It&rsquo;s possible to plaster over painted walls, but there are a few factors that are needed to keep in mind. When you plaster over the painted wall, make sure that the paint is in good condition and the wall does not have any cracks. This will help you to create a smooth and even finish on the walls.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66340851e17b2\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66340851e17b2\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\"><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/diymelon.com\/can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls\/#Can_you_plaster_over_painted_walls\" title=\"Can you plaster over painted walls?&nbsp;\">Can you plaster over painted walls?&nbsp;<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/diymelon.com\/can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls\/#Painted_exterior_walls\" title=\"Painted exterior walls:&nbsp;\">Painted exterior walls:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/diymelon.com\/can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls\/#Painted_brick_walls\" title=\"Painted brick walls:&nbsp;\">Painted brick walls:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/diymelon.com\/can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls\/#Can_you_plaster_straight_over_painted_walls\" title=\"Can you plaster straight over painted walls?&nbsp;\">Can you plaster straight over painted walls?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/diymelon.com\/can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls\/#Can_you_use_any_plaster_over_painted_walls\" title=\"Can you use any plaster over painted walls?&nbsp;\">Can you use any plaster over painted walls?&nbsp;<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/diymelon.com\/can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls\/#Skim_plaster\" title=\"Skim plaster:&nbsp;\">Skim plaster:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/diymelon.com\/can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls\/#Lime_plaster\" title=\"Lime plaster:&nbsp;\">Lime plaster:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/diymelon.com\/can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls\/#Hardwall_plaster\" title=\"Hardwall plaster:&nbsp;\">Hardwall plaster:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/diymelon.com\/can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls\/#Gypsum_plaster\" title=\"Gypsum plaster:&nbsp;\">Gypsum plaster:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/diymelon.com\/can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls\/#Do_I_need_to_remove_paint_before_plastering\" title=\"Do I need to remove paint before plastering?&nbsp;\">Do I need to remove paint before plastering?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/diymelon.com\/can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls\/#Do_you_need_to_prime_painted_walls_before_skim_plaster_coating\" title=\"Do you need to prime painted walls before skim plaster coating?&nbsp;\">Do you need to prime painted walls before skim plaster coating?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/diymelon.com\/can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls\/#When_can_you_plaster_over_painted_walls\" title=\"When can you plaster over painted walls?&nbsp;\">When can you plaster over painted walls?&nbsp;<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/diymelon.com\/can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls\/#When_the_wall_is_dry\" title=\"When the wall is dry:&nbsp;\">When the wall is dry:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/diymelon.com\/can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls\/#No_sign_of_damages\" title=\"No sign of damages:&nbsp;\">No sign of damages:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/diymelon.com\/can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls\/#No_dirt_on_the_wall\" title=\"No dirt on the wall:&nbsp;\">No dirt on the wall:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/diymelon.com\/can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls\/#How_to_plaster_over_old_painted_walls\" title=\"How to plaster over old painted walls?\">How to plaster over old painted walls?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/diymelon.com\/can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls\/#Apply_a_base_coat\" title=\"Apply a base coat:&nbsp;\">Apply a base coat:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/diymelon.com\/can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls\/#Apply_the_plaster\" title=\"Apply the plaster:&nbsp;\">Apply the plaster:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/diymelon.com\/can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls\/#Apply_second_or_more_layers\" title=\"Apply second or more layers:&nbsp;\">Apply second or more layers:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/diymelon.com\/can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/diymelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3819.-Can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diymelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3819.-Can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls.jpg 800w, https:\/\/diymelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3819.-Can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diymelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3819.-Can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/diymelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3819.-Can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/diymelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3819.-Can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/diymelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3819.-Can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/diymelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3819.-Can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls-735x551.jpg 735w, https:\/\/diymelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3819.-Can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls-335x251.jpg 335w, https:\/\/diymelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3819.-Can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls-347x260.jpg 347w, https:\/\/diymelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3819.-Can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/diymelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3819.-Can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls-640x480.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/diymelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3819.-Can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6946 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diymelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3819.-Can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/diymelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3819.-Can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/diymelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3819.-Can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/diymelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3819.-Can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls-720x540.jpg.webp 720w, https:\/\/diymelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3819.-Can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls-480x360.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/diymelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3819.-Can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls-320x240.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/diymelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3819.-Can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls-735x551.jpg.webp 735w, https:\/\/diymelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3819.-Can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls-335x251.jpg.webp 335w, https:\/\/diymelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3819.-Can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls-347x260.jpg.webp 347w, https:\/\/diymelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3819.-Can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls-520x390.jpg.webp 520w, https:\/\/diymelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3819.-Can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls-640x480.jpg.webp 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/diymelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3819.-Can-you-plaster-over-painted-walls.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Applying plaster is an ideal solution to make the walls more durable and strengthened. Plastering over painted walls will save you money and time. Because you will not have to prepare the walls for plastering by priming them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But before plastering the painted wall, some factors are required to keep in consideration. Generally, the wall you will be plastering should have no damage or any cracks on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to that, the paint on the walls should be in good condition. You can simply use a sponge and soapy water to clean the painted wall before applying plaster to it. Below is a brief discussion on if you can plaster over different types of painted walls:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Painted_exterior_walls\"><\/span><strong>Painted exterior walls:&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, it is possible to apply plaster over the painted exterior wall. But before that, you need to take the proper preparation to make the wall ready for plastering. Otherwise, the plaster will not stick to the wall properly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Painted_brick_walls\"><\/span><strong>Painted brick walls:&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, before plastering the painted brick walls, it is important to go over the bricks with a scrapper so that you can remove anything loose. Otherwise, the plaster will not stick to the wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this, you can use bonding plaster as a base coat on the brick walls. This is highly efficient and will help to stick the plaster to anything. Is better to coat the wall with PVA and water with a mixture of 1:2 for better adhesion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_plaster_straight_over_painted_walls\"><\/span><strong>Can you plaster straight over painted walls?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It is possible to plaster straight over painted walls if the walls are in good condition.<\/strong> By good condition, it means the wall should not have any type of damage. In addition to that, the paint on the wall should be in fine condition as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before plastering straight over painted walls, you need to check if there is any type of dirt or debris accumulated on the surface of the wall. Dirt or debris on top of the wall surface will not let the plaster stick to the wall properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, your plaster will not be long-lasting. That is why it is important to clean the wall before plastering and make sure the wall has been prepared for plastering<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_any_plaster_over_painted_walls\"><\/span><strong>Can you use any plaster over painted walls?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you plaster over painted walls, make sure that the walls are prepared to apply plaster on them. Otherwise, the plaster will not stick to the wall properly and it will not be a long-lasting solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to that, different types of plasters are available in the market that you can apply on the painted walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you apply different types of plasters on the walls, you need to make sure that the specific plasters suit the wall. Below is a brief discussion on the use of a different type of plaster over painted walls:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Skim_plaster\"><\/span><strong>Skim plaster:&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Skim plaster is a highly recommended option when the painted wall does not require any type of maintenance. The application of skim plaster is quite simple and easy. It is also considered an efficient and convenient option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lime_plaster\"><\/span><strong>Lime plaster:&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is possible to apply lime plaster over painted walls. But before that, you need to make sure that the wall is clean and damage-free. It is not recommended to mix the lime plaster with paint. Simply use them separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hardwall_plaster\"><\/span><strong>Hardwall plaster:&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hardwall plaster is mostly popular for its durability and impact resistance. It also has a quick-drying ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gypsum_plaster\"><\/span><strong>Gypsum plaster:&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is possible to apply gypsum plaster on painted walls, but the painted walls must be clean and fully prepared to apply gypsum plaster on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before applying the gypsum plaster, you need to make sure that the walls are fully cleaned and do not have any accumulated dirt or debris on the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_to_remove_paint_before_plastering\"><\/span><strong>Do I need to remove paint before plastering?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you consider plastering over painted walls, you need to make sure that the walls are fully clean and prepared to apply plaster on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to that, when applying plasters over painted walls, you need to ensure that the paint is in good condition and the wall does not have any damage or cracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, <strong>you should not need to remove the paint before plastering if the paint is in good condition.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But in case your paint is flaking, you should not apply plaster on the painted surface because that will flake from your wall as well and damage the plasterwork. That is why when plastering over painted walls, check the paint on the wall properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the paint has been damaged or flaking from the wall, remove all the flaking or loose paint to avoid any type of damage after plastering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_need_to_prime_painted_walls_before_skim_plaster_coating\"><\/span><strong>Do you need to prime painted walls before skim plaster coating?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yes, it is recommended to prime the painted walls before applying skim plaster coating.<\/strong> Plastering is sensitive work. That is why you need to put your full concentration when doing the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to prime the painted walls before you apply the skim plastering because it will make the plaster long-lasting on the wall. The application of priming the wall is very simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to apply the first coat of primer before you apply the first skim coat. The second coat of primer should be applied over the final skim coat. This will ensure proper adhesion of the plaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Priming the entire wall before applying the plaster will help to seal any type of damage on the wall and provide you with a nice and even finish. In addition to that, make sure to dry the primer before applying the skims plaster coating on the walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_can_you_plaster_over_painted_walls\"><\/span><strong>When can you plaster over painted walls?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can plaster over painted walls only if the walls are fully prepared to apply plaster on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Otherwise, the plaster will not stick to the wall properly. So. That is why when plastering the wall, clean the wall properly and make sure it is dried. A brief discussion is given below on when to plaster over painted walls:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_the_wall_is_dry\"><\/span><strong>When the wall is dry:&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to clean the wall before applying plaster to it. So, apply plaster on the wall when the wall is dry after cleaning.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_sign_of_damages\"><\/span><strong>No sign of damages:&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can make sure your wall does not have any damage or any loose paint, it is OK to apply plaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_dirt_on_the_wall\"><\/span><strong>No dirt on the wall:&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No dirt or debris should be accumulated on the surface of the wall before applying plasters on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_plaster_over_old_painted_walls\"><\/span><strong>How to plaster over old painted walls?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Plastering over old painted walls is a time-saving job if the walls are prepared. The first thing you need to do when you plaster over painted walls is to clean them thoroughly. In some cases, dirt or debris can start to grow on the surface of the wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, you need to clean that up before applying plaster on it. It is very important to clean the dirt and the debris from the painted walls, otherwise, the plaster will not stick to the wall properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to that, some preparation needs to be done before plastering the walls. Simply follow the steps below to apply plasters over old paint easily:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apply_a_base_coat\"><\/span><strong>Apply a base coat:&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to apply a base coat over the old painted wall to prevent the paint from flaking and help the plaster stick to the wall properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A base coat helps to increase the durability and impact resistance of the plaster to make it long-lasting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apply_the_plaster\"><\/span><strong>Apply the plaster:&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your base coat dries up, you need to start applying the plaster on the walls. Use a towel to flatten any type of marks or bumps.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apply_second_or_more_layers\"><\/span><strong>Apply second or more layers:&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the thickness you want to apply on your wall, it is recommended to apply multiple layers of plasters on the wall. But make sure to dry the previous layer before applying another on top of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is possible to apply plaster over painted walls, but you need to make sure that the walls are fully prepared and cleaned. In addition to that, the paint on the walls should be in good condition and does not flake. Otherwise, the plaster will not stick to the walls strongly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Plastering the wall is essential to make the wall strong and durable as well as make it long-lasting. Mainly plastering is done to make the walls smooth and perfectly plain. In this article, we will discuss if you can plaster over painted walls.&nbsp; Can you plaster over painted walls?&nbsp; It&rsquo;s possible to plaster over painted &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6946,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","disable-in-feed":false,"article-schema-type":"","disable-critical-css":false},"categories":[27],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/diymelon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6945"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/diymelon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/diymelon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diymelon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diymelon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6945"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/diymelon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6945\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6988,"href":"https:\/\/diymelon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6945\/revisions\/6988"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diymelon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6946"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/diymelon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6945"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diymelon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6945"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diymelon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6945"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}