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Putty, primer and paint: what sequence should a new house follow?

A good paint finish depends heavily on substrate dryness, plaster quality and surface preparation. Product sequence should follow the selected paint system and manufacturer instructions.

Understand the typical wall-finish workflow from plaster/drying and surface preparation through putty, primer and paint, plus common causes of peeling and patchiness.

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Do not rush a wet wall into finishing

Moisture, active leakage or insufficiently dried plaster can contribute to blistering, efflorescence, peeling and colour variation.

Repair the substrate before decorative coats

Remove loose material, repair cracks appropriately, address dampness and achieve the required surface flatness before the selected finishing system.

Follow one compatible manufacturer system

Putty, primer and topcoat compatibility, dilution, drying intervals and number of coats should follow product instructions rather than a generic universal sequence.

Use sample approvals for colour and sheen

Lighting, wall texture and batch variation affect appearance. Approve representative samples before completing large areas.

Protect finished paint from later trades

Carpentry, electrical, plumbing and moving work can damage final coats. Sequence final touch-ups close to handover.