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when should you use stabilising solution on an exterior wall? In the situation above, would just a wash down prior to paint be ok.

i would guess that you dont always know what has previously been applied - or can you tell?

At least my Q prompted a discussion!! I looked at the two tins and matt emulsion says it can be diluted for porous surfaces where as rich matt (diff paint third eye :wink: ) says nothing about diluting and to use plaster sealer. I suppose in hindsight the clue was on the tin , but, sometimes...

Thanks for the explanation third eye. I will try and be a little clearer with my paint specs next time!

Thanks. I wasn't sure if I was missing something a little deeper than simply the shades of white!

Now Ive mixed up my 20% dulux matt for TOMORROW !! me thinks should I (third-eye!) or shouldn't I. The dulux matt is the rich matt as sold in diy stores. any progress-anyone. Ta

I have used 'dulux trade high gloss' (white) and I now notice there is 'dulux trade high gloss brilliant white'. The dulux trade website does not show both. Can someone explain the difference between the two. Apologies if this is a stupid Q !! Thanks John

Thanks Zampa

Thanks guys. Its that question'when is the skim dry'!! If i dont think it is properly dry, use supermatt and if i am sure it is dry, use a mist coat of vinyl emulsion - is that about the sum of it? Dulux retail matt emulsion does not say how much to dilute - it says use plaster sealer(Dulux!!)...

I know this subject has been discussed before - so apologies! The ceiling was skimmed 2 weeks ago and needs to be painted now(carpet due). Should I use microporous paint for new plaster (to be safe) or matt emulsion. If microporous route, do you need to dilute the first coat? Thanks as usual !!

Can I (as an individual with no electrical qualifications) change light fittings or switches for a third party. I am not sure if legislation bans simple things like this. Thanks in advance!!

Thanks Zampa - great response. Thats the sort of thing I was getting at. I listen to you guys refering to issues with paint incompatibility, but my question was probably a little too broad! eg.-I stripped paper off my 65 bungalow and one wall was painted with gloss like paint. I tested an area...

sorry for the confusion ! I was originally referring to if emulsion paint would react on top of the oil based undercoat. My mind then wandered on (somewhere) to more generally speaking which type of paints react with other types. Papergirl- please keep up !! :)

yep - sorry for being a bit slow !! I get a little confused on water based and solvent based in regards to what reacts (badly) when putting one on the other - could you explain possible issues with regards to this? Thanks Zampa

I have explained it will look a mess, but, thats what they want to do !! I take it you mean some kind of quick drying water based undercoat ? Thanks

My friend has anaglypta which is to be repainted with silk emulsion. He has a paper border along the top, which he wants to paint over as removing will damage the anaglypta. Can I paint the silk straight onto this or should I put another paint on first? thanks

thanks for advice - will do as suggested.

I am filling in a door size aperture with plasterboard - in a finished wall. Should i leave the plasterboard recessed in a little to allow for skim plaster. If so - how much? Or should i bring the plasterboard level and fill/sand along joining edges. Thanks

they are shiny

The paint on concrete step edges is fine. Used it on terracotta tile steps and it just peels off after usage. Any ideas what I could prime with first which may improve bond. Thanks