Painting over sealed artex ceiling

fitzgerald99

I've had endless problems painting over new artex with the paint drying too fast and forming a thin film over the artex which then started to peel.

I've tried the common recommendation of applying watered down mist coats before thicker top coats but have still had problems.

After lots of internet browsing I gathered that I needed a dedicated sealer product to seal the artex totally, so that I could apply paint on top without problems. Artex Sealer would not be suitable (according to Artex tech support) because it is primarily for sealing plaster BEFORE applying Artex.

So, I settled on Zinsser Gardz. I have applied it over the whole ceiling and it has left a glossy acrylic sheen over the whole thing, so I think it is "sealed". I am about to paint it using Dulux Trade Vinyl Matt. I was just wondering, as a final precaution, if there is any need in me adding Emulsa-Bond to the Dulux.

I know E-B helps paint to stick etc but is it worth it when the artex has already been sealed with the acrylic Gardz?

I'd rather not spend more money on the E-B, but I can't take this ceiling peeling again, so if it makes a difference, I'll do it.

What d'ya reckon?

nickj_2

i have never had any problems painting artex - i've usually just thinned the 1st coat and slightly thinned subsequent coats - but you should be ok - you could just add a splash of water , you could always do a test patch to see if it's ok