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I never do and it works fine Jack.

That is great news that you are having a go at doing some DIY tasks. I hope all goes well with your projects. I have many other videos on the channel that may also be useful to you 😊

So glad you are finding the videos helpful. Thank you for the very kind comment Graeme 😊

That is great news, thank you for the very positive comment 😁

Contract matt has a history of being chosen to be applied to new plaster as its permeable qualities allows any moisture in the plaster to dry out naturally through the paint film. It does, however, not contain any resin such as vinyl, acrylic, or latex. This means it cannot be washed down and is easily marked. Most new houses are painted with contract matt and if you rub the walls with a damp cloth the paint will come off onto the cloth. Many decorators prefer to use thinned down vinyl matt emulsion for a mist coat and one or two further coats because of its durability and it does provide good adhesion for future coatings. If vinyl matt is to be used then the plaster must be fully dried out.

Aubrey. Thank you so much for the information. I now know the difference thanks to you. I really do appreciate your help and knowledge.

Yes, it can be a very messy job but it is essential to remove the old paste. To be safe, if you intend to emulsion the walls afterwards then first apply a coat of Zinsser Guards to seal the surface. Hope all goes well for you.

Glad you like the video Deborah, more are in the pipeline 😊

That is great news Daisy, so glad the videos gave you the confidence to get stuck in. The sense of achievement must have been fantastic. 😊

Thank you 😊

@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating I'm actually got my new loft conversion ready to mist coat in a few weeks, once I've done the skirting, so the top tips are very timely 👌

Good stuff 😊

It may be a good idea to apply a further coat of matt emulsion which has not been thinned down before applying the vinyl silk. This will help to provide an even sheen finish over the whole surface without patches of uneven shine.

That is great news, hope all goes well for you 😊

A lot of decorators will tell you not to use contract mat.

@hardworker8030 what do they use please?

@@chrissterling9924 I’ve come across customers who have used thinned down PVA. Ok if you’re going to wallpaper over it but there is a chance if you painted it then the surface will ‘crazy pave’. Thinned down Contract Matt the cheapest and best solution in my opinion!

@@chrissterling9924 I'm not a decorator but some will say use optiva primer. The vinyl he showed can be used as a mist coat according to the tin. With contract matt it will absorb any moisture and some painters are reporting different brands of paint does not bond to contract matt. If you look when he's painting it on its not absorbing into the plaster so is this the correct paint for dry plaster.

Thank you for your kind comments. I can understand why you may have concerns regarding this. It is essential that you fully wash down the surface after removing the wallpaper before applying any paint. I would suggest applying a thinned down emulsion over a test area first to ensure that there ae no problems with the applied paint like cracking, slow drying or flaking. If all goes well then apply a thinned own coat of the matt emulsion followed by two further coats. otherwise, try applying a coat of Zinsser Guards which is a great product for sealing areas which have wallpaper paste residue on them. Hope all goes well for you.

Yes, first apply a thinned down coat of matt emulsion over the bare areas first.

Thank you for the kind comment Derek. I have also come across this sort of problem several times. There is a lot more to painting and decorating than many people realise. However, it has been said to me many times that these sort of DIY problems keep decorators busy sorting them out.

That is great news, glad you are enjoying the channel. More videos in the pipeline 😊

Thank you! 😃

It will be safe to apply the matt emulsion over the existing matt emulsion.

@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Thanks. Even though the existing emulsion is vinyl?

Yes, that will be fine.

Hi Aubrey. Thanks for the replies. I've just found out that the previous owner always used Dulux Vinyl Silk (not matt), so it seems I'll have to Zinsser the ceiling/coving first. I have a few tins of Dulux Eggshell (water-based) left from a previous room. Is eggshell OK for ceilings and coving (after the Zinsser)? Thanks

Water based eggshell is often used for painting woodwork, kitchen units and walls where a tough and durable finish is required. You could use it on the surfaces you mention, however it is not normally applied to ceilings.

That's the fun part 😂

Glad you think so! 😊

Thank you, glad you found it helpful James 😊

Thanks Mark 😊

Thank you 😊

Thank you Shelley, glad you like it 😊

That is great news William, thank you 😊

Thank you very much!

You can paint water based over the primer.

Thank you, glad you are finding the videos helpful. More coming soon 😊

If the door is in good condition and to remain white: Oil based paint - 2 coats of satinwood or one undercoat and one gloss. Water based paint over oil base paint - two coats of Zinsser Bullseye 123 followed by one coat of water based satin or water based gloss. I hope that helps.

That is great news. Glad you are enjoying the videos. Hope all goes well with your decorating projects 😊

Glad it was helpful! From the South West of England 😊

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating wow...that's awesome 👌

Yes, I will do this if I get the opportunity.

Would you use 2 separate pieces of wallpaper like a regular outside corner or use 1 sheet and wrap around the bullnose edge? I have seen both method demonstrated, but don’t know which will have the best results. Please advise!

Thank you very much!

It sounds like eiher the paste is very strong and may be causing the tearing or it could also be too watery which can cause delamination of the paper. For thik paste you could try flapping the paper over after pasting but only place it lightly on the surface and don't press it down while it is soaking for the five minutes. Alternatively, as it only requires five minutes, then just leave it unfolded for the five minutes. If the paste is to watery then discard and try an alternative paste. I do hope you find a way around this problem.

@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating yeah I did three pastes later 😂. I left it open but the paper was drying out too quick so I started just booking it lightly so it was just touching. I must have been pressing down too hard on the paper which was causing it to stick and rip. I’ve had a nightmare job I don’t do much papering but it’s starting to get popular again. Thanks mate

Yes these things can be very annoying. To prevent skin forming on oil based paints, try pouring a small amount of white spirit onto the paint and swirl around so it covers the surface of the paint before putting the lid back on the tin. The problem with the rust on the metal tins is not so easy to deal with. I would suggest de-canting the paint into a plastic paint kettle with a lid and labeling the contents with a permanent marker. You can get packs of these kettles with lids on the internet.

You are so welcome! 😊

Glad it was helpful! 😊

You're welcome! 😊

You're welcome!

It would certainly treat any mould that requires removing.

Good idea.