Thanks, yes i think i did probably put it on too thick.
Re the gloss before the emulsion, i think ths is a grand old debate and pros & cons for both I guess.
Gloss is harder to get off emulsion but emulsion on to dry gloss can just wipe off easily and thats why i always gloss 1st, emulsion...
Yes i stirred it with a stick like it stated on the tin. I think maybe it has been painted on too thick. It is starting to slowly dry out now but still have a few tacky bits....
I painted all my skirting boards/bannister/windowsil of my stairs & landing on Saturday afternoon (3 days ago!) and its still tacky.
I gave the surfaces a light sanding and then wiped down with a microfibre cloth and water (with stardrops in a bowl) to get rid of any dust and finally...