Thanks guys...

It could be a thin layer of emulsion over distemper as it's an old house
(c`1840) and, thinking about it I most quickly likely it painted over when
we stripped the place out 14 years ago. In those days I used cheap paint - a
false economy as I know now!.

regards,

Keith




"Chris Bacon" wrote in message
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[news] wrote:
is it emulsion ? if it is I can't see why it would be flaking.

Grease.

Poor quality paint.

Ceiling excessively polished during plastering.