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How Long Does Fresh Plaster Take to Dry?
A practical guide to drying times, mist coats and when to decorate after plastering.
Fresh plaster needs time to dry before decorating. Most skimmed walls are ready for a mist coat after several days, but drying depends on airflow, temperature, humidity and plaster thickness.
What to Look For
Plaster dries from dark brown to a lighter pink shade. Wait until the surface is evenly pale before painting, and start with a watered-down mist coat rather than standard paint straight from the tin.