Hello
Having been used to oil based gloss paint, I've been preparing to use Johnstone's Aqua u/c and gloss. I thought I'd done everything right - gave the old glossed woodwork a good rub down and then gave it a coat of Zinsser 123. A couple of days later I emulsioned the walls and used masking tape on the woodwork. When I peeled it off a couple of hours later, in parts it pulled off the Zinsser. I'd bought the tape in my local independent store so assumed it was a cheap product. When I was buying more emulsion from the Dulux Decorator Centre, I bought their own brand masking tape but the same thing happened. Does this mean I haven't prepped the paintwork properly? Was two days insufficient for the Zinsser to cure, or is using masking tape just a bad idea? I know pros don't use it, but I'm not a pro!
I don't want to move to the undercoat until I know I've got it right with the Zinsser so any opinions would be appreciated. Thanks.
Having been used to oil based gloss paint, I've been preparing to use Johnstone's Aqua u/c and gloss. I thought I'd done everything right - gave the old glossed woodwork a good rub down and then gave it a coat of Zinsser 123. A couple of days later I emulsioned the walls and used masking tape on the woodwork. When I peeled it off a couple of hours later, in parts it pulled off the Zinsser. I'd bought the tape in my local independent store so assumed it was a cheap product. When I was buying more emulsion from the Dulux Decorator Centre, I bought their own brand masking tape but the same thing happened. Does this mean I haven't prepped the paintwork properly? Was two days insufficient for the Zinsser to cure, or is using masking tape just a bad idea? I know pros don't use it, but I'm not a pro!
I don't want to move to the undercoat until I know I've got it right with the Zinsser so any opinions would be appreciated. Thanks.