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Jul 15th, 2007, 11:25am
 
How can I emulsion over a glossed ceiling?
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Reply #1 - Jul 15th, 2007, 11:31am
 
best asking Hammy about this he'll be along shortly to answer you question as he is our professional decorator.
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Reply #2 - Jul 16th, 2007, 8:58pm
 
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How can I emulsion over a glossed ceiling?



I would advise not to emulsion over gloss.

Give the ceiling a good rub down, and apply a coat of oilbase undercoat, this will cover the gloss with a dullish matt cover, and give a decent key for you to then go over with the emulsion.
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Reply #3 - Jul 16th, 2007, 9:51pm
 
Sounds good to me.  Cool

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