Painting over new thick lining paper

[Saycheese5]

Hi,

I bought a very thick paint to go over 1400 grade lining paper but I find it dries within seconds making it difficult to spread properly and creating different patches. What can i do to make it less absorbent, shall I paint the walls first with a different cheap paint as a base or should I water the paint down? Any advice would be appreciated.

Many thanks.

 

[Nige F]

Yes, add some water - pour the thick paint into a container and then dilute a small amount - you may need the paint at full thickness for the second coat. What make/type is the paint.

 

[Saycheese5]

Yes, add some water - pour the thick paint into a container and then dilute a small amount - you may need the paint at full thickness for the second coat. What make/type is the paint.

It's Wilko Flat Matt Emulsion, which is very thick to apparently hide minor surface flaws. If I dilute it with 10% water for the first coat, should that be enough to paint over the lining paper?

 

[Nige F]

yes that will be ok