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Removal of incorrect ghost coat on newplaster

Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 3.38 PM

I have used Watered down Vinyl Silk as a ghost coat on new plaster which I now know is totally wrong I was advised to sandpaper it down but it is now fracking in large areas so I need to remove the coat of the whole large sitting room. How do I remove this coat of paint without damaging the plaster I am using fine grain paper at present

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Anonymous user

If it's flaking a lot try using a none bladed thin scraper/filling knife that way it won't damage the walls Thanks Sam

Answered28 June 2018

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I would scrape whats flaking then apply two watered down contract white matt on top of your coat then it should be ok from there.

Answered25 July 2018