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Our Plaster Primer is a water-based, breathable primer made with natural ingredients and specially formulated to prepare fresh plaster, lime plaster, lining paper and areas with extensive filler before applying Edward Bulmer wall and ceiling paints.
Designed for absorbent surfaces, it helps create an even, consistent base for your chosen paint finish. Economical and easy to apply, the primer is diluted with water before use, making a little go a long way.
Please note: Not suitable for woodwork. For wooden surfaces, please use our Water-Based Wood Primer.
Application:Dilute the Plaster Primer 1:1 with clean water and stir thoroughly. Apply 1–2 coats by brush or spray, depending on the absorbency of the surface.
Coverage:Approximately 20m² per litre per coat after dilution, depending on the surface and application method.
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£25.00 – £50.00Price range: £25.00 through £50.00
We have spent years perfecting our pioneering plant-based paints and we are proud of the product we have created using gentle chemistry and a lot of dedication to making a more sustainable paint! We believe we are pioneers in creating natural paints using plant-based ingredients instead of petrochemical derived products.
Unlike many other paint brands, what’s in our tins is on our tins! We declare all of our ingredients, read our full list of ingredients and learn more about how our paint is made.
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We work closely with our couriers, Parcel Force, to ensure your order arrives on time and in perfect condition. Like us, they are committed to excellent customer service, sustainability and being a responsible business, which is why they are our chosen courier service.
For more information, please take a look at our Delivery & Returns page.
Returns
As each paint order is freshly mixed to order, we’re unable to accept returns on paint products. Returns are accepted on preparatory products. Please refer to our T&Cs for full details.
If you have any questions or concerns about your order, or believe there may be an issue with your paint, please contact us. Our team is always happy to help.
I’m very impressed with Edward Bulmer Natural Paint. I’ve had excellent advice on colours for several rooms from Emma Bulmer who’s been kindness itself. The sample jars arrived super fast and the paint colours and texture are lovely. At every level the customer service has been outstanding. I’m so pleased I found this paint company …
My parents’ lounge has just been painted in Brimstone – the colour looks wonderful, and it has made such a difference to the room and to how much we all enjoy being in it! Our decorator had not used Edward Bulmer paint before and was very impressed with its quality.
As a Grade II listed timber-frame farmhouse dating back to the late 16th Century materials are important so no harm is done to the fabric or feel of the house. In our recent renovation we therefore have used all natural materials, from timber and lathe through sheep’s wool insulation to lime plaster. Your paints were …
Love this, so very charming, individual and cosy. The paint colour is perfect !
‘My father warned me away from using Natural Paints, as he felt they were unreliable (he was a Painter and Decorator 20 yrs ago!). However when I started to paint the emulsion on I realised he was wrong and so got him in to have a go too! He was really pleasantly surprised, and agreed that it …
Choose between our new A5 painted colour swatches or a 60ml sample pot of our high-quality emulsion. Learn more about our samples.
We have created this calculator to help you estimate the amount of paint you will need for your project. Please note that this is only an estimate, based on normal surfaces with two coats of paint.
Please check our practical painting advice - if you are painting onto a very absorbent surface, you may need more paint, and for best results, you may need to prime your surfaces.
If you end up with any leftover paint, get inspired with ways to use any excess paint - it's even compostable!
What are you painting?
Our natural matt emulsion is perfect for interior walls and ceilings.
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This estimate is based on two coats of paint and the dimensions of your room, minus the space taken by average doors and windows.
For this area, we suggest would be adequate.
Our water based eggshell or gloss is ideal for woodwork or metalwork.
This estimate is based on two coats of paint and the skirting and the doors/windows you told us about. 1 litre should cover 2-3 doors or 20m of skirting.
