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How do you get old emulsion paint of walls it shows up under new paint

Posted by Alison Barnes Neil, on
How do you get old emulsion paint of walls it shows up under new paint

Robert Glen

I agree with Steve use a cheap undercoat probably 2 coverages will do it then top coat again 2 coverages
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Terry Tillotson

Terry Tillotson

Hi thats a good question and not one i have heard of before. It will depend on the type of wall that you have but the simplest of answers maybe to replaster the wall and start again!
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