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Andy, There are many stain block applications available that will indeed solve your problem. However in your situation a thinned oil based undercoat would suffice, and on no account be tempted to use PVA Dec

Thank you.

Your more than welcome, good luck with the task in hand. Dec

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Make sure the skim is dry prior to applying your mist, then when your mist coat has dried you would be fine to apply the vinyl matt thin your matt according to the instructions on the container, as a general rule of thumb around 10%. Dec

Yes I did Mean lath, and I will wait for the pics. Dec

You say that your house was built in 1910, I am at this time almost and I mean almost sure that you have come across lathe/ and plaster. This was used in the era of which you speak. I at this time am not going to either delve or plunge myself into mere speculation, I or indeed we need to view a...

Perhaps, if the op did. Dec

Indeed it does Emily, yet as you said some, and I don't know which do I. So perhaps it would be wise to offer a sense of caution. Dec

If it is sandstone it will need sealing with a sealer specific to the stone. Dec

After recent tests yes those systems can promote early breakdown, as you have said you have only hung a few lengths so thin around 10%. There is no substitute for longevity and an oil based u/c is the cheapest option. Dec

Yes, an interesting idea. Yet the longevity and promotion of a water based coating can be more of a disaster rather than a cure, therefore in this instance I would be inclined to put up with the smell and ensure a lasting result. Dec

Citezencydonia, In the first instance it is unwise to use a wire brush before the application of a water based paint, the reason for this is that any metal particles will cause rust stains and could in time show through your finish coats. Are your sills natural stone, concrete, or sandstone...

Baz, If the Paper is embossed, then there is a strong possibility that an emulsion paint will not be happy, to both secure a lasting result and allow the emulsion to bond. Paint the paper with a thinned oil based undercoat prior to the emulsion. Dec

The aluminium primer will cure your problem, and any brand would be fine. By the way hope you are keeping well mate. Dec

Your welcome mate hope things work out ok for you. Dec

A mist coat is just a thinned coat of emulsion, if you dont seal porus surfaces prior to painting it can cause what is often termed as flashing, this in itself would produce a patchy finish. Dec

I think you should try a trade quality paint and roll it out in an even manner, dont stop the roller and then remove it remove it whilst it is still spinning. Not an easy one to try and determine the root cause of your problem. Dec

Sanding may shift them, depends on how bad they are, you could use a mild household detergent and wring the cloth out until it is just damp and wipe them off allow to dry prior to varnishing. When you do apply the varnish it will raise the grain of the timber so a light sand and dust off between...

Did you stir the paint before use? Dec