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Interior Painting with New GIB in Mount Wellington
This interior painting project on Tidey Road in Mount Wellington, Auckland, involved finishing the newly renovated rooms of a residential property. Freshly plastered GIB walls required careful preparation and sealing before the new paint could be applied.
NikPaint prepared and painted the ceilings, new walls, doors, frames and interior joinery. The work included sanding, dust removal, acrylic sealer undercoat and a planned painting sequence. Resene Zylone Sheen was used as part of the interior finishing system.
This renovation is an example of our interior house painting services in Auckland , particularly for homes with new plastered surfaces.
The Challenge: Painting Freshly Plastered GIB
Newly plastered GIB surfaces can have different absorption characteristics from previously painted walls. Dust, visible plastering marks and unsealed surfaces can affect the appearance of finishing coats.
For this Mount Wellington renovation, the preparation focused on smoothing the new plaster, removing sanding dust and sealing the surfaces before painting.
Doors, frames and interior joinery also required their own preparation and suitable undercoating before the finishing paint was applied.
Interior Preparation and Painting Process
The work followed four main stages, beginning after the plastering had been completed.
Sanding and Surface Preparation
Once the plastering work was complete, we sanded the relevant ceiling and wall surfaces to address visible ridges and uneven areas.
We then removed sanding dust and masked flooring and fixtures to protect them during the next stages of painting.
Acrylic Sealer Undercoat
We applied an acrylic sealer undercoat to the newly plastered walls to prepare them for the finishing paint.
The doors, frames and trims were also sanded, cleaned and given suitable undercoating for their respective surfaces.
Ceiling and Joinery Painting
The painting sequence began with two coats of flat ceiling paint.
We then painted the doors, door frames, windowsills and other interior trims with an enamel finish.
This sequence helped organise the work around the different surfaces and finishes.
Interior Wall Painting
With the preparation and undercoating complete, we applied the finishing coats to the interior walls.
The completed painting brought the newly plastered surfaces and existing architectural features together in a consistent interior finish.
Why Acrylic Sealer Matters on New Plaster
Freshly plastered surfaces require suitable preparation and sealing before receiving their finishing paint. An appropriate sealer helps manage surface absorption and provides a prepared base for subsequent coatings.
On this project, acrylic sealer undercoat formed part of the preparation for the newly plastered interior walls.
Interior Painting with Resene Zylone Sheen
For this Mount Wellington renovation, NikPaint used Resene Zylone Sheen as part of the interior painting system. The product provided a low-sheen finish for the renovated home.
The painting process included sanding and cleaning the freshly plastered GIB surfaces, applying an acrylic sealer undercoat and completing the appropriate finishing coats.
Selecting suitable preparation materials and finishing products was an important part of achieving a consistent appearance across the renovated interior.
Paint used: Resene Zylone Sheen
The Finished Interior
The completed project refreshed the renovated rooms with a clean, consistent painted finish across the ceilings, walls, doors and joinery.
The before-and-after images show the transition from freshly plastered surfaces to the completed interior.
This project highlights the preparation required when painting new GIB as part of a home renovation, together with the use of suitable sealers and finishing materials.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does freshly plastered GIB need a sealer undercoat?
Freshly plastered surfaces can absorb paint unevenly if they are not properly prepared and sealed.
A suitable sealer undercoat helps manage surface absorption and provides a prepared base for the finishing coats.
On this Mount Wellington project, we used acrylic sealer undercoat on the newly plastered walls.
What is the painting sequence for an interior renovation?
The sequence depends on the project's requirements and the surfaces involved.
For this renovation, we painted the ceilings first, followed by doors, frames, windowsills and other joinery. The walls were completed after these stages.
This sequence helped coordinate the different preparation and finishing requirements.
How many coats of paint are needed on new GIB?
The required coating system depends on the plaster finish, substrate condition, paint products and manufacturer's specifications.
New plastered surfaces commonly require a suitable sealer undercoat followed by the specified finishing coats.
For this project, acrylic sealer undercoat was applied to the new walls, and the ceilings received two coats of flat paint.
Can painters work alongside other renovation trades?
Painting can be coordinated with other renovation work, but the sequence should allow surfaces to be completed, cleaned and sufficiently dry before painting begins.
On this Mount Wellington project, our painting work followed the completion of plastering.
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