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Though beware of emulsions that do not write that they can be applied on new/bare plaster. i.e. All Dulux Rich Matt, One-Coat Emulsion etc.... Also, dont use any flexible coatings on new/bare plaster.

First of all, dont fall into the trap of "buying cheaper" paint syndrome. Gliddens Acrylic Eggshell has not great covering power. You dont need to use Undercoat as Satinwood is self-undercoating. I'll get back to you in relation to your 5 questions...................

All the answers to your questions are here http://www.lafargeplasterboard.co.uk/installation_guide/install.asp?title=Dirbond

You will need explain in EXACT detail how each room was emulsioned. What EXACT emulsion was used. What EXACT instructions are on the paint. Does the Kitchen have alot of steam ? Does the Utility room have alot of steam ? What surfaces were plastered over, i.e. gyproc or brick etc...

Good question "ub7rm". All above good advice. I personally have had probs with overcoating Kitchen & Bathroom Emulsion. DO NOT PUT ANY MATT OR VINYL MATT DIRECTLY OVER IT.

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Why did you not say all that before, pmsl. However, maybe you have spotted a "flaw" with the paint then. Maybe you have a point in terms of the paint being to good. Therefore, maybe, in your explained situation, then it could the flexibility of the undercoat that stays "un-split" that...

I agree with you. Though his door is primed now.

Be very carefull with Dulux Trade Acrylic Eggshell as it can be a bit runny if applied to generously.

Well, with Dulux Trade Aquatech Opaque Woodstain they write, "Where the surface has been previously painted, it will be necessary to strip back to bare wood". Hence why i wrote that it aint meant to be done. However, i used Dulux Trade Aquatech Opaque Woodstain over Zamix Coverseal. That...

The problem with all your questions is they cannot be answered. As reading about an situation is different from actually seeing it. Structural reasons can be causing the probs, Poor workmanship, not enough dabs behind gyproc, screws/nails bouncing. The list can go on and on. Best thing...

A bit of advice "LindsayO". Don't get to carried away with the claims Zinsser Bin make on there tin. I personally find this paint good for only when used to hard-to-stick-surfaces. Also, best all-round water-based eggshell is Dulux Trade Acrylic Eggshell.

Try sraping off as much paint material as possible. Then coat wall with Zamix Superprime. Then apply two coats of an Acrylic Based Smooth Masonry Paint.

You CAN stain over Primer. Though it is not meant to be done. However, i have done it before with no problems. Try do a search for opaque woodstain for interior use. Even for internal and externally COMBINED. However, opaque woodstain does not allow any of the woods grain to be shown.

Oky. Peace Pipe out "Growler", hehe. Thing is, that House Builders put in the cheapest wood they can get away with extrenally. Once Paint fails then the Paint gets all the blame. One example is i painted with Dulux Trade Weathershield on solid wood window sills that are about 20 years...

Well "newcomers" do alot of searches on DIYnot.com on the Topic of people not thinning thirst coat on new/bare plaster ! Also, DO NOT use any emulsions directly over new/bare plaster that recomend that an Sealer Coat is needed.

You could apply an Opaque Woodstain. However, watch out for any possible reactions with using other brands.

Way i see it all "LindsayO" is Emulsions DO NOT need any Undercoats (unless in unique circumstances). Emulsions are mainly for Internal walls & cielings. Emulsions can be applied over each other without an Undercoat. (though beware of matt over silk crocidile effect). Primers (can be used...

Very difficult to give an price without seeing the actual building in question.

This may not have been the Plasterers fault. As an square edge gyproc may have been used. Then the Builder decided to get Ames Taping done. This can cause the prob you have/had.