painting lining paper

Firrip · 26 Jul 2006

Hi

I am about to paint on lining paper first painted about 5 years ago - still in excellent condition.

How should I prepare the surface for the new coat(s)?

Thanks

Firrip

Third_Eye · 26 Jul 2006

What is its full emulsioning history so far ?

Firrip · 26 Jul 2006

Hi

The paper was put up before we moved into the flat, about 6 years ago. It was unpainted but very even etc, so we painted it with 2 coats of a Dulux coloured-emulsion.

That's it.

Firrip

gcol · 26 Jul 2006

He'll want to know whether it's silk or matt emulsion.

Firrip · 26 Jul 2006

LOL

Matt emulsion.

Third_Eye · 27 Jul 2006

Lol

gcol said:
He'll want to know whether it's silk or matt emulsion.

Do not attempt to wash down matt emulsion as it will destroy the surface. All you have to do is apply two thinned down coats (by 15%) of Dulux Trade Vinyl Matt. No need for rubbing down to provide a key as matt emulsion has a suction rate.

Zampa · 27 Jul 2006

Firrip said:
LOL

Matt emulsion.

Phew!...thats avioded a 'why is my emuslion cracking' thread!

Third_Eye · 27 Jul 2006

Firrip · 27 Jul 2006

Thanks very much for your responses - that makes everything a lot clearer.

Would the advice have been different if the emulsion had been silk?

Thanks again.

Firrip

Third_Eye · 27 Jul 2006

Yes & including soft sheen.

papergirl · 27 Jul 2006

OOOOOOOhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Noooooooooooo. Now you'v done it.
here we go again!

You had to ask didn't you Firrip!

Now you'v got to explain what could happen if you put matt over silk etc Third eye!

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