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Just some additional clarification as I guess it's important for me to give a clear description of the problem: When the new paint went on, it adhered to the old paint very well. There are no areas where only the new paint has come off on its own. Where the paint has failed, both old and...

Thanks for the advice Zampa. I think getting all of this stuff off will be nigh in impossible without sanding back to bare plaster. :( I will not be able to tell the difference between the old paint and the new paint, and to be honest I couldn't even see the difference when it went on... so I...

Hi All, Just signed up as there seems to be a wealth of expertise and experience on here that I'm hoping will help stop me having to post on the DIY disasters board! Ok, the background is this - moved into a newish house (10yrs old) a while ago and started on a bathroom 'refresh' project...