In message , "Dave Plowman (News)"
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In article ,
Clint Sharp wrote:
Perhaps an orbital sander might blend the paint edges in enough.
Otherwise lining paper would be the normal solution.

Need to be wary of doing this if the house is old, possibly lead based
paint.

On a wall? I doubt it. Woodwork, yes. Walls and ceilings used distemper.

Wouldn't want to put money on that, I'd definitely do a lead test before
sanding it down if it appears to be . Just because it *should* be
distemper and lead based pain *should* only be used on woodwork...

I've seen painted plaster in houses around here (1930s era) that was
definitely not distemper. It's cheap insurance to find out before you
start sanding on unknowns.
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Clint Sharp