Hi All
Just hung some 1200 grade lining paper as a base for emulsion.
How long does the paper take to dry before painting?
Ta.

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Hi All
Just hung some 1200 grade lining paper as a base for emulsion.
How long does the paper take to dry before painting?
Ta.


It depends on how wet the paper is, how warm and well ventilated the room
is. But a rule of thumb is 24 hours in a warm well ventilated room, before
painting. Wet paint has a tendency to peel the paper off again if started
to quickly.

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"Grumps" wrote in message
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Hi All
Just hung some 1200 grade lining paper as a base for emulsion.
How long does the paper take to dry before painting?
Ta.


It depends on how wet the paper is, how warm and well ventilated the room
is. But a rule of thumb is 24 hours in a warm well ventilated room,
before
painting. Wet paint has a tendency to peel the paper off again if started
to quickly.

Room's not too warm as the rad's off. Paper wasn't too wet either.
But is sounds like a job for next w/e. Thanks ;-)

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"Grumps" wrote in message
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Hi All
Just hung some 1200 grade lining paper as a base for emulsion.
How long does the paper take to dry before painting?
Ta.


It depends on how wet the paper is, how warm and well ventilated the room
is. But a rule of thumb is 24 hours in a warm well ventilated room,
before
painting. Wet paint has a tendency to peel the paper off again if started
to quickly.

Room's not too warm as the rad's off. Paper wasn't too wet either.
But is sounds like a job for next w/e. Thanks ;-)

I think that is the safe option, I'd have given it 2-3 days myself.

Be aware that it may still slacken on applying your emulsion (and may
look truly appalling) but it should tighten in again as the paint dries.
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