Someone who shall remain nameless offered to paint our living room. The result is so bad I can't bring myself to look at the walls... Here's the story.
Wallpaper stripped, reveals strange pink paint, I suspect from 1970's. Dado rail (glued) removed. Filler and PVA applied in various places. Quick wash down. Trade white emulsion (unstirred) applied, in places on wet PVA. Put on as thick as cream cheese... And then another coat, slapped onto paint that's already bubbling in places.
Result - some areas of hundreds of small bubbles. Some areas of big bubbles. Cracks, crazing, and texture like artex in places. All four walls affected.
I'm a reasonably accomplished decorator but haven't done more than basic wall prep before. I don't know where to start, or even if I'm capable. Any advice on what best to do (pay a decorator?!) very gratefully received!
Wallpaper stripped, reveals strange pink paint, I suspect from 1970's. Dado rail (glued) removed. Filler and PVA applied in various places. Quick wash down. Trade white emulsion (unstirred) applied, in places on wet PVA. Put on as thick as cream cheese... And then another coat, slapped onto paint that's already bubbling in places.
Result - some areas of hundreds of small bubbles. Some areas of big bubbles. Cracks, crazing, and texture like artex in places. All four walls affected.
I'm a reasonably accomplished decorator but haven't done more than basic wall prep before. I don't know where to start, or even if I'm capable. Any advice on what best to do (pay a decorator?!) very gratefully received!