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Try using a product called Petal, if still availiable. You mix it with waterbased paints to help hide the odour. Smells a bit like parma violets, when added. :)

was it non-drip gloss?

Hi, dependant on what sort of finish you want (matt/gloss). You could use an exterior masonry paint(matt fin). Comes in many dif colours. Or if it just red you want (gloss fin). You could use brick and tile paint. :) [/i]

you could use bleach, and/or the oil based undercoat (as some decs do!), but neither of these will kill the spors in the mould. use a fungi wash instead of bleach, it will be much more effective in the long run. Don't forget to neutralise with clean water, should you decide to use.

Yeah sure... Admittedly, you will still need to score the paper before use, but usually if you cross score just enough to abrase the surface this is sufficient. The dif has enzimes in it which break down the vinyl in the paint and allow the moisture to get underneath making it loads easier to...

Hi again, I have spoken to a colleague at work, and between us we have come to the conclusion that it might be bitumen that you have on your walls. Also used in the late 40's early 50's as said. Came in red, green and standard black. No way to remove easily, so stop wasting your time! best...

why not just use zinnser dif? is much easier!

hi, the paint you are looking for is greenhouse glass shading paint. It comes in white and silver.

ok, sounds like you have tried a lot of things already to remove this paint. If it is as you believe, some kind of woodstain, then maybe the only solution would be to try paint stripper. nitromors is a good one to use. If you do try this, you will need to neutralise the product after use with...

Most satin paints will start off quite shiny a first, but after a few weeks of being applied, normally u will find the shine will die down, and the finish appear more matt. If you are using a trade quality paint. you could also try thinning down the paint before application. this will knock out...

I am guessing that your home may be slightly older than u think. Prob around mid 1940's. It sounds to me as though what you have on your walls is an old oil distemper. This was used a lot after the war as paint was in short supply. In my experience, it seemed to be used alot in older style...

maybe you could try, using the fugi wash/weedkiller in a power wash. This might help to remove the remaining ivy. If that fails, and the ivy can still be seen, you might want to consider using a textured masonry paint instead. This will help to reduce the appearance of any unsightly or uneven...

maybe you could try, using the fugi wash/weedkiller in a power wash. This might help to remove the remaining ivy. If that fails, and the ivy can still be seen, you might want to consider using a textured masonry paint instead. This will help to reduce the appearance of any unsightly or uneven...