When to paint?

[Moggaman]

Hi . In my self build I am wondering when is best to paint…

I have block walls upstairs and down.skimmed upstairs , a mix downstairs…

Should I paint before kitchen goes in or when is best? Before 2nd fix electric?

thanks

 

[tonyshouse]

Need to be sure that plaster has dried out before painting and even then best use non vinyl ie Supermat contract emulsion suitable for new plaster. 
 

I like paint before screwing up ot before fitting electrics, there will be some touching up, sweep up and hoover well before you start , pole sander with worn out sanding sheet before and  between coats 

 

 

[Moggaman]

3 hours ago, tonyshouse said:

Need to be sure that plaster has dried out before painting and even then best use non vinyl ie Supermat contract emulsion suitable for new plaster. 
 

I like paint before screwing up ot before fitting electrics, there will be some touching up, sweep up and hoover well before you start , pole sander with worn out sanding sheet before and  between coats 

 

 

Thanks, how long before plaster drys out roughly ?…3 weeks 

[SteamyTea]

Do you know the relative humidity in the room/building.  Would have thought that would be a good gauge to how dry the walls are.

[JohnMo]

We did 3 coats, 2 costs prior to anything being installed.  A finish coat after

[tonyshouse]

Plaster drying out depends on ventilation to remove the moisture and temperature, so heating on windows open til no condensation on the windows in the morning when closed 

 

running your ventilation system will help a lot too