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Just skimed over a ceiling useing easy fill , should i pva it or will it be ok to just emulsion it . used pva prior to skimming.

Asked by: proctordecorating 13th Apr 2011

4 Answers

as bjd says painting over pva is not great as it tends to peel off ...just put a mist coat {paint and water mixed together } let it dry and then 2 coats of emulsion..good luck..

Answered 13th Apr 2011

KBPLASTERING AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Member since 30 Sep 2008

Should be fine with a good rub down then a mist coat and 2 coats of emulsion
David King Painters

Answered 13th Apr 2011

David King Painters

Member since 11 Feb 2009

YES IT WILL BE OK TO JUST EMULSION NOW.

Answered 13th Apr 2011

Qualiplast

Member since 23 Jun 2008

Treat it the same way as new plaster.... Mist coat and 2 full coats!!

Answered 13th Apr 2011

T C PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Member since 26 Oct 2008

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