Strange Emulsion problem

[Third_Eye]

To be honest i personaly find the way i explained is best, as i have used this system many times. On the link it explains "IMPORTANT POINTS:
Do not try to remove paint from "dry lining" – plasterboard which does not have a finishing coat of plaster – it will go very soggy!". So, i would try the stuff you highlight.

 

[jar]

third_eye

I appreciate your advice - it's just that on the small area of wall I tested with just the water, the paint didn't seem to absorb much of the water to let it soften to be scraped off.

BUT - I obviously don't want to make matters worse by using a product that may actually dissolve the walls !!

I think I'm resigned to the fact that I need to just plug away with the water and accept I won't get it done in one go, unless I take a few weeks off work for it ...

I'll just need to set aside a few hours here and there until it's done.

 

[Third_Eye]

Yes, "jar". The thing about decorators is we become used to working with paints and surfaces. This allows us to speed up after a few years in the trade. i.e. A guy told me it took him 5 full days to paint his livingroom a few years back and i done the same livingroom for in one day, hehe. Just be patient and you get there.