Newly plastered walls and ceilings require a suitable first coat before the final decorative finish is applied. For this purpose, Leyland Superleytex is a recommended choice.
Superleytex is specifically designed for new and porous plaster. It provides a suitable base for later coats while helping the plaster continue to dry naturally.
Designed for New and Porous Plaster
Fresh plaster behaves differently from a previously painted wall. It is much more porous, which means it can absorb moisture from paint very quickly. If the wrong type of paint is applied at this stage, the surface may absorb it unevenly and the coating may not bond as well as intended.
Leyland Superleytex is formulated for new and porous plaster, so it is designed to work with this level of absorbency. It penetrates the surface and helps create a stable base for the coats that follow.
This is important because the first coat forms the foundation of the overall paint system. A properly prepared surface can help the finishing coats apply more evenly and perform better over time.
Allows New Plaster to Breathe
New plaster can contain moisture even when the surface appears dry. As the plaster continues to dry, this moisture needs to be able to escape from the surface.
Leyland Superleytex has a breathable, permeable finish that allows moisture vapour to pass through the coating. This means the plaster can continue to dry naturally after the first coat has been applied.
Using a breathable coating is particularly useful on recently plastered walls and ceilings because it avoids creating an unnecessarily restrictive layer over the surface. This helps create a paint system that is better suited to the natural drying process of new plaster.
Helps Control Uneven Absorption
New plaster does not always absorb paint evenly across the whole surface. Some areas can be more porous than others, particularly where plaster has dried at different rates or has been finished differently.
Without the correct first coat, these differences can become visible when the finishing paint is applied. Certain areas may appear duller, lighter or more heavily coated than others.
Leyland Superleytex helps reduce these differences by providing a more consistent surface. It helps control the way later coats are absorbed, allowing the finishing paint to spread and dry more evenly.
This can make it easier to achieve a uniform appearance across the wall or ceiling.
Provides Good Coverage and Opacity
As well as preparing the plaster, Leyland Superleytex also provides good opacity. This helps cover the natural variations in colour and tone that are often visible on newly plastered surfaces.
Fresh plaster can include lighter and darker areas depending on how it has dried. A good first coat helps create a more even background before the final colour is applied.
This can improve the appearance of the finishing coats and reduce the amount of variation showing through the completed surface. Good coverage at this stage also makes it easier to judge the condition of the wall or ceiling before the final coats are applied.
Creates a Strong Base for Finishing Coats
The quality of the first coat can affect how well the entire paint system performs.
Leyland Superleytex is designed to provide good penetration and adhesion on porous surfaces. By bonding properly with the plaster, it creates a sound base for the finishing coats to adhere to.
This is particularly important because applying standard finishing paint directly to highly absorbent plaster can sometimes result in a weaker bond with the surface.
A suitable first coat helps reduce the risk of problems such as peeling, flaking or areas of paint lifting later. It also provides a more reliable surface for the final decorative coats.
Helps Produce a More Consistent Final Finish
A well-prepared surface makes a noticeable difference to the finished appearance of a room.
By reducing uneven absorption and providing a consistent base, Leyland Superleytex helps the final vinyl matt emulsion apply more evenly. This can help reduce visible differences in sheen, colour and coverage across the surface.
It also means the finishing coats can be used for their intended purpose, which is to provide the final colour, appearance and durability, rather than having to compensate for the absorbency of the bare plaster underneath. The result is a cleaner and more uniform decorative finish.
A Specialist Product for a Specialist Surface
New plaster has different requirements from walls and ceilings that have already been painted. For that reason, using a product made specifically for new plaster provides a more suitable approach than treating it in the same way as an existing painted surface.
Leyland Superleytex is designed for this stage of the decorating process. Its combination of permeability, penetration, adhesion and coverage makes it particularly suitable for preparing newly plastered areas. It provides the surface with the preparation it needs while still allowing the plaster to continue drying.
Recommended Paint System for New Plaster
For newly plastered walls and ceilings, the recommended paint system is, first starting with new plaster, then applying Leyland Superleytex, and then finishing with two coats of quality vinyl matt emulsion.
The Superleytex provides the initial preparation and creates a stable, breathable base. The two finishing coats can then provide the required colour, appearance and durability.
Using this system helps create a well-prepared surface with good adhesion, even coverage and a consistent finish. It also ensures that each product is being used for the purpose it was designed for, creating a more reliable and durable result on newly plastered walls and ceilings.
Painters & Decorators Stockport
Bill McShannon Painter & Decorator can prepare new or existing plaster walls before applying suitable paint products. From surface repairs and sanding to Superleytex and finishing coats, every stage is completed with care to create an even, attractive finish.
