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Title: Problem covering BIN Zissner Shellac..any ideas?
Post by ceb83 on Aug 22^nd, 2010, 3:13pm

Hi [smiley=wave.gif]

I've covered a large waterstain on my kitchen ceiling using BIN Zinnser Shellac Primer.

To decorate I'm using Crown Silk Emulsion.
First coat went on ok'ish, bit patchy but I put that down to my inexperience. [smiley=crossfingers.gif]

Today, began applying the second coat which started taking off most of the first coat off!! [smiley=shocked2.gif]

Am I using the right type of paint??

HELP!! Please..

Thanks in advance,

Carol

Attempting to decorate [smiley=rollingeyes.gif]

Title: Re: Problem covering BIN Zissner Shellac..any ideas?
Post by Zambezi on Aug 26^th, 2010, 10:10am

The shellac based sealer you used has similar properties to varnish (probably not the best thing to use for a ceiling but it is done now).
I would try a primer that is suited to working on smooth/glossy surfaces, then emulsion over that when it is properly dry.