Decorating problem HELP!!

Carolineneedshelp

I have recently painted a ceiling with matt paint from b & q and it has bubbled. We stripped the loose paint before doing this but bubbled again. Next we stripped it back again filling the area with easyfill this too bubbled what do i do next? PLEASE HELP.

McKneff

My OH says (decorator for 40 odd years) says it sounds like an old ceiling with lots of crap on it.

The waterbased paint is making it bubble, he says you can put an oil based sealer on it, then paint it with emulsion then , but please, please not with B & Q paint, We have found it a case of buy cheap, buy 3 timse,

Other wise size the ceiling and put lining paper on it, then paint.

And welcome to the boards by the way:)

tinktay84

same as above, put an oil based undercoat on first, then rub down lightly then emulsion. Make sure you sugar soap the ceiling too which will remove any grease or residue. Ceilings are a crap job but with the right base you can solve it.

Im a decorator and i say the same - buy good quality paint - i personally prefer crown. Also when you apply the undrcoat mke sure ou thin it down with a cap or 2 of white spirit r the paint will be too thick and sag (and give you arm ache!)
Hope this helps

if you need further help search decor angels on the web

Laura