Novice Period Property Owner - needs advice

[Penners]

We are a bit anti materials that contain animal by products - distemper has gelatine in it. You will think we are nuts but we are veggie!

The best way around this problem is not to eat it. Just spread it on your walls instead.

 

[NT]

Distemper can be varnished for a tougher wipeable finish. This was a standard gloss technique for a long time.

NT

 

[Nemesis]

There's oil distemper too of course.

I don't know ahow breathable it is.


Better really to use cheapo limewash and redo as required!

Avoid, however, anything which says vinyl.

 

[Penners]

Avoid, however, anything which says vinyl.

Unless there is already vinyl paint on there, that you decide not to remove.

 

[Nemesis]

I'd not add to it...

 

[jocelyn plummer]

Rose of Jericho do an excellent oil based distemper( not withstanding your animal by products comment) which I have used under the dado to overcome the problem of muddy dogs brushing against the walls when they come in. It is fine and washes off well. Rose of Jericho also do an emulsion which is wipeable and breathable, but I cannot remember what the mixture is made from.

I wonder whether a scumble glaze over the eco paints would work. Sombody will probably be able to advise on that thought, I know its wipeable . Some varnish finishes can yellow off a bit.

 

[SHENSTONE]

Just spoken to Rose of Jericho and they were very helpful. Now need to find out what is currently on the walls. He was suggesting that the way to go would probably be distemper.