Title: How to Emulsion Walls (with Pictures) - wikiHow
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How to Emulsion Walls
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Content: It's very important to let the wall dry before continuing. Since emulsion is a water-based paint, applying it to water-covered surfaces could prevent it from adhering correctly. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/9\/99\/Emulsion-Walls-Step-5.jpg\/v4-460px-Emulsion-Walls-Step-5.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/9\/99\/Emulsion-Walls-Step-5.jpg\/aid6128856-v4-728px-Emulsion-Walls-Step-5.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
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Consider sanding the wall. If the current wall surface is glossy or smooth, rubbing it down with 40-grit sandpaper could help the emulsion adhere more effectively. Wrap the sandpaper around a cork block and gradually work over the entire surface of the wall. When finished, use a lily bristle brush to sweep away any dust from the wall. Part 2
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