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Housing - Renovation: Decorating corner beads

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    • CommentAuthorkristeva
    • CommentTimeJul 10th 2022
     
    Hi all

    I purchased some corner beads from Wickes as I'm plastering one of my fireplaces (gypsum). The room is a mix of lime and gypsum so I was thinking of using clay paint to achieve some kind of consistency. I assume the very tip of the bead will be showing after the walls are skimmed, and I was just wondering if anyone knows if the clay paint will take to the galvanised steel? I guess a light sanding will be in order?

    Or am I going down the wrong road here? Any experience much appreciated.

    Cheers
    • CommentAuthorowlman
    • CommentTimeJul 10th 2022
     
    If you're worried about paint adhesion you could try a spray can of etch primer before you fix the beads, and maybe a second one when in situ.
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    Posted By: kristevaand I was just wondering if anyone knows if the clay paint will take to the galvanised steel? I guess a light sanding will be in order?

    I would be nervous about a light sanding - 'cos if you scratch through the galvanising you stand a chance of the clay paint (being water based) ending up with rust stains.

    I would go with what owlman said
    • CommentAuthorkristeva
    • CommentTimeJul 10th 2022
     
    Thanks guys, I think a primer is probably the safest course of action

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