Hi, how do you remove emulsion paint from a plastered wall?
Carefully, ever so carefully, use a really sharp scraper (use wet and dry or wet-stone) to remove as much as you can. Don’t rush as you’ll gouge the plaster. Then sand around the edges between bare plaster and old paint USING A BLOCK(of wood; or commercial type – I got one from the pound shop that grips your sandpaper). This should be okay to paint esp. if using several coats but two or three ought to do it. Don’t forget that you will see things that others can’t so get the opinion of a friend if you’re having panic attacks. If the worst comes to the worst and you need to pay someone to ‘skim’ the walls then get a friend to recommend someone. Don’t pay more than £80 a room if the ceilings don’t need doing. (‘skimming’ is not the same as plastering and you should get two rooms done if the person will work for £80-£100 for the day and offer to help with mixing, cuppa’s and lunch) This may be worth it for your favourite room!
