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Painting fresh plaster

There's a trick to getting paint to stick to new plaster

Problem: Paint won't adhere to fresh coat of plaster, even though it has cured the required amount of time.

Solution: Wipe the walls first with distilled white vinegar. This neutralizes the alkali in the plaster. Next coat the walls with a shellac-based primer to prevent further chemical reactions with the paint. -- The Old House Web

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