Walls already pva'd - how to proceed?

[frogeye]

Hi
title explains most - but job to do (weeks to go) and customer has helpfully (?) pva'd the newly (3 weeks) plastered walls. Can I apply sbr or similar over it without attempting to remove? If I have to remove what are best ways? Sponge off, rub off or steam? It won't peel off I am told - must have been diluted.
It's a kitchen by the way

frogeye

[poynton phil]

I had the same problem a couple of years ago, we just went over the whole area with sandpaper a couple of times, then gave it a coat of primer, dont know if this was the right thing to do, but i;v had no comebacks on it.

[frogeye]

Thanks

will advise

I was sort of hoping I could prime over it without a nasty reaction
but hey ho if that's not the case
time for the sander

frogeye

[Dan]

The problem with PVA is that it's water soluable. So get a wet sponge and give it a good wash. Leave it to dry and then perhaps give it a quick sanding and then a coat of primer. That should do it.

[dnnyby111]

Hi, the best way to remove it i found is to use sugarsoap and warm water, tried it a couple of times now and not had any bother. Dont forget to prime before you lay up tiles and it will be no problem

[frogeye]

Thanks all round for replies

Will give the sugarsoap method a go.
I am a great fan of sugarsoap when decorating etc.
I think if it had been a bit more of a safety problem I would have gone with the sandpaper, but as it is only a kitchen I will take the washing route. Mind you I say I will - I actually mean I will pass the info on and let them do it at least once - plus a back up by me.

PVA for tiling? Where do they get it from?

I seem to remember a 'how to do it ' leaflet from b and q that said to prime with pva - wonder if it still does - will check out

frogeye - who no longer posts when he is p****d