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Matt, You need to obtain more advice on this, the problem here is not only the veneer but the bonding agent that is used to hold it fast. The application could interfere with the agent thus causing the veneer to lift. Dec

Well the answer is actually no, the brush is an application device which in the correct hands becomes an extention of the hand. When primed and dipped into a correctly mixed paint or varnish it would then achieve these factors. Thus when you say that the brush sucks out the spirit thus...

Jim, The problem often with these systems is that they not only do a good job of keeping moisture at bay, they often do a better job regarding the rejection of a paint system. Now I am not familiar with your choosen product, yet I would hazzard a guess that any finish paint will not bond...

Bob, Did you thin your first coat of emulsion down, (mist coat) or did you apply it neat from the container. Not thinning your first coat can often emulate this sought of problem, another factor to consider at this stage could be that certain areas of skim have been over polished thus...

Does the problem wall happen to be an exterior wall ? And how long is it since you painted it. Dec

Not really, but you can use a thinned emulsion as your first coat. Just follow the product info regarding thinning. Dec

Heather, There is seldom a need to remove a paint system in order to apply another, so by sanding remove all loose and flakey paintwork thus providing a key for further coats. Run your fingers over it and be sure that you cannot feel any imperfections, if you do sand again not forgetting to...

Mandy, The old grey plaster wall would probably be a lime mortar, and should be sealed with an oil based primer sealer prior to the application of modern day paint systems. Yet the only real cure would be to have the wall replastered. Dec

Rob, You can use either a polyurethane or wax system here, and both will offer you good results. Just remember you cannot apply a varnish over wax or vice versa, wax systems don't have the longevity of polyurethane hence will need more frequent maintenance. My advice would be to go with the...

Glad it all worked out ok for you Tom. Dec

One question at this time, when you say that the ceilings' are rough,are you speaking of a badly applied paint system, a textured coating, or some form of uneven substrate. Dec

A medium pile sleeve would be fine, as for size a 9" is a good all rounder, a 12" can sometimes tend to be both awkward and cumbersome. Dec

Well I suppose a number of factors could be involved here, but the fact remains that those type of rollers are the wrong choice for this type of work. They don't tend to hold enough paint and often the user will apply to much pressure during application, "Hence the streaks" a light sanding...

The mini roller set probably came with 4" sponge sleeves, used in this situation that is exactly the finish they would leave. Lightly sand back to remove any uneven texture dust off and use a 7 to 9" medium pile sleeve, if you want to purchase a microfiber sleeve that would be fine. Dec

Is the plaster white or pink. Dec

Lining paper is the perfect base for the hanging of wallpaper, one reason for the seams to shrink back is the paper was not soaked for long enough. Check the soaking time of your paper, it has to be supple to the touch prior to being hung. Dec

One wall in the bedroom, tell us what was on the wall prior to hanging your paper, was it perhaps plaster skim or a painted surface. A little more info needed i'm afraid. Dec

Good to hear :wink: Glad all went well for you. Dec

You may have to wait sometime for a reply, yet if it is anyway negative either post again or send me a pm. Dec

The effect of which you are trying to achieve is known as colour washing, sometimes referred to as pickling, or indeed rustic. It involves the application of either a stain/varnish or paint system in a highly diluted form, so to achieve this effect you need to thin your product at around 50% or...