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I would try washing the silk off the ceiling or scraping if it softens enough with a good soak but someone else might have a better suggestion (I've not been faced with a similar situation before). With regard to the paper - it will peel easier if not fully dry (or if the plaster was not...

Hi Tinkir, if you search for a similar problem on the forums you should get some info as a start. You possibly only have a few options as below - probably dependent on how much of the paint is loose. 1. Scrape all paint back to plaster. Hopefully the tough bits will be few and far between...

A paint can feel dry to the touch but soften up if coated too soon causing a number of problems - moreso with oil-based finishes. Best to follow the manufacturer's instructions on the tub as a guide depending on how good drying conditions are in the room (with better drying you should be ready...

Hi again, I've not used the pollycell basecoat. You could just try scraping where it looks unsound - if it still does - maybe at those places where old paint was coming off when rolling. If the basecoat has sealed it well enough you'll be able to go ahead with the first coat of emulsion but...

Hello and welcome - I hope you get the advice you need (if not too late!). To start with I would ask; what kind of finish are your after? If looking for a finish with very few imperfections you may need to consider putting lining paper on the walls as they look quite patchy in terms of types...

You should be ok to prep with a quick sand and wash with sugarsoap if greasy then straight on with satinwood or eggshell.

I would suggest sanding until you're happy that the brush marks are gone (maybe use wet and dry if they don't shift with 320 or use a coarser grade - especially if the marks are from the primer/uc) then coat again applying liberally and finishing with very light brush strokes (just the tip of...

You should be able to tell from the paste before it's applied to the paper - it should be nice and thick for 1400. Once the strip has been pasted liberally and left for around five minutes you should be able to wipe a good fingerfull off the pasted side. Sounds like the mixture is too light or...

Many thanks Big All - if there's a risk of me finishing too quickly I'll go for the sander. sixeighth

Hello, I've taken some old T&G flooring boards from a skip to use for a floor in a small room (10m) in an old cottage. Current flooring is 18mm chipboard but the boards are 28mm x 135mm so I need to lose around 10mm on the boards - maybe slightly less as the room was carpeted. I don't know...