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The3rd Earl Of Derby

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The3rd Earl Of Derby wrote:

This is distemper,the only way is to line the ceiling.

I've tried all manner of ingrediants to shift it and still it comes
through,however it don't show through the thick grade lining paper.

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Putting up any paper on a ceiling is a right pain in the ass,
especially on this stuff.
I would scrape any loose and visible stuff first then sand it with a
rough paper and then give it a rub of light sand paper and then put
white emulsion on slowly and carefully with a brush.
Forget the roller for this job.
A second coat may be needed and do it lightly again with the brush.

I forgot to add that it may flake for a bit when painting it but when
it dries out it will be ok.

By the sound of what you're saying the ceiling going to look like the moon?

Line it I say.

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Sir Benjamin Middlethwaite