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by JRS
Fri Oct 22, 2010 8:19 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Rinsing after cleaning with sugar soap
Replies: 3
Views: 38197

Dont see need to sugar soap a wall unless washing off paste. Should only need a light sand to de nib and bumps and nibs. Matt should take to matt without any issues.
by JRS
Wed Oct 06, 2010 9:05 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Paint peeling off Interior walls? Solution? What can I do?
Replies: 1
Views: 5636

Ok.Here goes. What is behind the flakes bare plaster? Is the existing paint shiny, flat .. Was the wall greasy when you painted could there be silicone on the wall ie near a window bath.. Not being able to see its very hard to say but give it a good sand and well touch up if you find a matching colo...
by JRS
Wed Oct 06, 2010 8:59 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: paint on skimmed walls 2 years old
Replies: 4
Views: 4612

Re: paint on skimmed walls 2 years old

I had the walls skimmed in a room and have not touched the walls for 2 full years. Is it necessary to still put on a "mist" coat or seal with a plaster sealer or can I now just put emulsion straight on without worrying about the plaster sucking all the water out of the paint. Hi, I hope i...
by JRS
Sat Oct 02, 2010 10:44 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Best way to seal emulsion on a wooden cupboard?
Replies: 1
Views: 3118

I wouldn't have painted it in the 1st place, but as its painted i would imagine the silk should just scrap off, if not a good sand and undercoat it with white 1st if its a darkish purple as it will be mainly dye so 2-3 coats of silk couldnt cover it.
by JRS
Sat Oct 02, 2010 10:40 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: wirewool or abrasive paper inbetween coats?
Replies: 2
Views: 3853

Re: wirewool or abrasive paper inbetween coats?

On varnishing new pine doors (polyvine wax finish varnish to be used) should I use a very fine wire wool (say 0000) or abrasive paper (say 210-320) between coats? There appear to be different thoughts on this across the net and I have no idea which to choose. Also after fine sanding (de-nibbing i t...
by JRS
Sat Oct 02, 2010 10:34 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Emulsion paint drying in strange patterns on chimney breast!
Replies: 5
Views: 5733

Hi payney, I think JRS was saying that there could be some damp in the chimney breast itself which is causing it. Sometimes water comes down the inside of it and stains the outside. Or if it is a bungalow there could be a problem on the outside of the property which is causing the damp ie flashing ...
by JRS
Sat Oct 02, 2010 10:32 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Stairwell cold spots
Replies: 1
Views: 2717

Should be fine to paint over, try to get some heat in the area to make sure its completely dry tho.
by JRS
Thu Sep 30, 2010 9:09 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Emulsion paint drying in strange patterns on chimney breast!
Replies: 5
Views: 5733

Any better pics? Are you sure its not just that the top right is dry and the rest is staying damp due to the chimney breast i have seen that before.
by JRS
Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:23 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: Plastering a ceiling
Replies: 4
Views: 4204

As above but try to scrape the heavy stuff away it its quite heavy bond out 1st.
by JRS
Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:21 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: Coving problem
Replies: 10
Views: 23771

Hi jrs The covers I know use artex to stick cove, they don't use nails top and bottom like you, they don't need to. These guys are site workers not diy or private jobs. They cove and then artex in one hit. I guess you have learnt something jrs and also everyone you spoke to. Artex is cheaper than e...
by JRS
Tue Sep 28, 2010 3:51 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: Coving problem
Replies: 10
Views: 23771

Hi mate If it fell down twice then its you not the coving, maybe your rushing it. One thing I can't do is coving I always rush it . Tip : use artex to stick it up. Its what they all use. It works for them. If you want I can get you in touch with a drinking buddie of mine who is an artex, cover cont...
by JRS
Tue Sep 28, 2010 3:44 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: painting over plaster
Replies: 1
Views: 4341

Scrape back any loose paint and line walls. Should hold anything else on without any further problems.
by JRS
Tue Sep 28, 2010 3:43 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Lining Paper Not Adhering To Walls
Replies: 1
Views: 3519

Did you size the walls? Really thin paste allow to dry then hand lining?

Also i think you have went to drastic measures decorating this room i have never heard of stripping paint before papering EVER.
by JRS
Mon Sep 20, 2010 7:10 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: tape joints/external corner
Replies: 3
Views: 11056

The 2 edges would need to be sound before putting tape on. Cut metal edge tape to size then make enough filler, put filler on each edge of the corner and apply the tape, squeeze any exess filler out so the tape is a tight fit and when dry second coat with filler.
by JRS
Mon Sep 20, 2010 7:07 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Removal of Artex using X-tec + disposal of removed materials
Replies: 2
Views: 4443

1ST THING 1ST GET IT TESTED FOR ASBESTOS. Pre 2000 houses with artes could possible have asbestos in them so be safe get it checked or leave it alone. Asteam stripper takes off some artex or you could plaster over it.
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