cracked paint

[WILLWONKER]

Have painted walls with emulsion. in one or two places the paint as got some fine cracks in it now that its dry almost like a crackle glaze. anyone know why. Thanks for any help.

[The Builder]

Probably something in the surface under the paint, Will. Emulsion, being water-based, doesn't sit properly on maybe...... grease, oil stain etc. Try a "stain blocker" painted onto the affected area, then re-coat.

[AlBags]

... or distemper underneath (I STILL find it)

[WILLWONKER]

Ok B thanks for your time, i think you may be right due too the fact its only in one or two places. cheers

[WILLWONKER]

Thanks AL, But distemper?? can you explain please.