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Lauren
Great question
Short answer is 1
mist coat
however!
The consumer needs to also consider what
brand of paint they are using & from where they purchase!
As professionals we use Trade quality paint which has more coverage than retail & own brand paint purchased in a Diy store.
Think of the location of the area being painted?
If a high traffic area it would need a more durable paint that can withstand a good scrub.
If say a bedroom then a simple Vinyl Matt is fine.
if the area has a lot of steam & moisture like a bathroom ceiling then a steam proof & mould resistant paint should be used.
also think of the sheen level - for example a Matt finish won’t show as much irregular plastering
a high sheen will highlight every defect.
Strong colours will require additional
coats
lastly!
don’t scrimp on buying cheep rollers & brushes
buy good quality - this in turn will help achieve a good finish......
And always wet new brushes & rollers and spin & shake out excess water
this allows faster paint pick up & release
