Can matt emulsion cover Silk emulsion?
Can Matt emulsion be used to cover walls and ceiling presently painted in Silk emulsion?
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Back2bright
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Yes but it will need a good key (sand)
5th Feb 2020
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Will be very hard to cover silk with emulsion paint. The best way is probably to either use paint stripper to get it off the walls or undercoat it twice and then use emulsion
9th Feb 2020
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James the painter and handyman
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Yes at can
17th Feb 2020
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It can but the silksame shine will show through therefore use a primer then emulsion I would have your room looking pristine
29th Jan 2020
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Prime decor
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Hi matt emulsion will paint kn top of silk but like in all cases where redecorating the existing silk walls will need sanded to key the wall for further applications of any paint.
4th Feb 2020
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Gp
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Yes. You definitely can use matt emulsion to cover silk
1st Feb 2020
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AW | Painting & Decorating
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I tend to coat up with Vinyl Matt Emulsion before coating up the Matt Emulsion. Silk is a lot more resistant to water, almost repelling it in some cases and can lead to extended drying times and peeling paint
5th May 2020
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Bear Necessities Painters & Contractors
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Give walls and ceiling a good rub down and then apply the matt emulsion 2/3 coats
4th Mar 2020
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Mcgregor decor
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Yes johnstone coverplus 2 coats will do the job
21st Apr 2020
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