Stripped lining paper off and filled lotsa holes/cracks but, as you can see, the plaster is all different colours and materials probably. What's thr best way to prepare this for painting. I don't wanna use lining paper so is there a base coat that would do the job or should I go to the expense of getting the walls skimmed?
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The colour makes me think it is an old house that has been distempered. See if you can clean a patch with kettle hot water
Distemper is unsatisfactory to paint and will need lining paper. It is hard and slow to clean off.
Distemper is unsatisfactory to paint and will need lining paper. It is hard and slow to clean off.
Tough.
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That's a shame. It is an old hous. I have used Zinisser paint in the past to block stains. Is this not possible? Failing that, would skimming be an option?
Yes. Plastering is expensive. I just had a couple of ceilings boarded and plastered and got little change from £1,000.
I guess I should establish whether or not it actually is distemper. Is there any definitive test I could do?
After a bit more research, I came acoss this:
https://community.screwfix.com/threads/emulsion-over-distemper.89908/
Anyone used this or a similar product? If it works, it could solve my problem.
I guess I should establish whether or not it actually is distemper. Is there any definitive test I could do?
After a bit more research, I came acoss this:
https://community.screwfix.com/threads/emulsion-over-distemper.89908/
Anyone used this or a similar product? If it works, it could solve my problem.
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