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I know what you are saying "Growler"............. However, the same argument could be taken into that the sentence in question does'nt mention 'filler' etc...... The way i see it is the answer will be in the Materials required for the Job within the written estimate.

Yep................... Clear Coat For Complete Surface Protection STONE & BRICK CLEAR COAT • Highly water and stain resistant • Prevents dusting • Quick drying • Non-reflective • Water based • Easy to apply • Water wash-up Natural protection for interior surfaces...

As i said, hehe.................

There could be Wood Dye on the wood ! Apply Johnstones Aluminium Primer on your current primer. Then apply Johnstones Alkyd Undercoat (Two Coats) Then apply Johnstones Alkyd Eggshell.

Ok........ First of all, new plaster does not need to be washed down. What you have done unfortunatly has made your Sugar Soap into an Sealer. This could be causing your problem with your Base Coat. However, your problem could be also by USING TWO DIFFERENT BRANDS of paints on top of each...

No "Growler"........................ I have explaind to "Rekamon" that he does not need the Johnstone's Vinyl Matt. Therefore saving him/her prob £25.......................

How long has the doors been bare pine in the bathroom ?

Errrmmmmmmm........... With the wording of the, "strip old paper from walls and prepare surfaces to receive emulsion paint." I would say you have a good argument. As it states, " PREPARE surfaces to recieve emulsion paint".

When did you wash your walls ? I assume you washed the bare plaster ! Is this so ? If yes to above, what did you uise to wash the bare plaster ? What is the exact instructions on the Base Coat ? What is the exact instructions on the Diamand Matt ?

You do not need to rub down between coats when using Matt or Vinyl Matt. If you use Soft Sheen or Silk in the same day then there is also no need to rub down.

To be safe then take back the Johnstones Vinyl Matt. Then overcoat your already Matt Walls with your B&Q Matt Emulsion. i.e. there is no need to "undercoat" your walls as they are already of an Matt finish. You see the thing is some paints can react to different makes when used over each...

What type of emulsion are you using ?

They self adhesive borders should be banned.......................

Be carefull "rekamon"............. In unique situations when you use an diferent brand over another soooooooooooooooooooooo close together in terms of time, then sometimes it can cause blistering, sising, crocodiling etc.............. One of many of my CLIENT's have called me up to explain...

In my opinion "FredFlintstone" is bang on with his advice "pburch".

It is easy fixed "diyisfree"...... Dont use 'Zinsser 123' on Knots as it does not work. White Knotting Shellac is only intended for new/bare wood, though i know of many Decorators who have used it on previously painted surfaces to good effect. Dont touch up with 'Zinsser Products' also...

Av no used it............

Pmsl.............................. There is certain "special" water/acrylic based paints that can be applied over oil based paints. What is very dodgy is applying emulsions over certain oil based paints. i.e. matt emulsion onto oil based gloss etc........

I assume you are in an New Build House that Has Gyproc Walls and Cielings ! If so, then this problem that has happened to you is caused by the very first coat of emulsion has been overthinned or not thinned at all, assuming the emulsion was an Matt Emulsion. Best route to take is use PVA...

Growler, once AGAIN you are taking the route of personal attacks. However, i wont be drawn onto personal attacks. You claim to know this, "You're the guy with all the problems. You should consider packing it in. You must have had more paint drop off, shell off, than anyone else in...