Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Acrylic nightmare

Water-based chalky paint doesn't go over acrylic paint. How do I know? Because Lisbeth has painted the bedroom in the flat and, on two of the walls, the paint scratches off. She hadn't realised that they were already painted with a white acrylic paint until after she had finished. It's a bit of a disaster as she doesn't know what to do. After trying to get some of it off - unsuccessfully, as it won't all come off - she has contacted Craig and Rose and asked them what to do. As I write, she is waiting for a reply. The customer services have forwarded her email to their laboratories.

The paint she is using is called Hemp Beige. It sounds pretty drab but she says it is very nice and restful. The other colours she wants to use are Mortlake Cream and Deep Sung Cream. However, she has had a good look at the other walls in other rooms and is pretty sure that all of them have had acrylic paint on them, so she won't be able to use any of the paint she's bought!

She's not a happy bunny!

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