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[ryandavies142]

hi i'm just having my house internal walls roughed and skimmed, would it pay dividents if i rented a de-dumidifying machine to dry the walls out quicker so i can crack on with painting them?

[kbrownie]

Hi ryandavies142, not may favourite piece of equipment but i'm a bit old school and like things to take there own course, but should not have any adverse effect on plaster.
KB

[ryandavies142]

thats fair play, cheers for your response brownie, will consider waiting 2/3 weeks longer. just one more ?
do i need to lightly sand back the plaster before i start painting so it key's better? if so what grade sand paper should i use?

[kbrownie]

Sorry for late reply, been a busy soul.
No need to sand down plaster unless it's a bit untidy. Decent contractors base coat will be okay.
KB

[ryandavies142]

ok cheers, thanks for the advice, much appreciate it.