Old paint type can't think of the name.... help!

[dobbslc]

I've taken the tiles off the old bathroom wall and its got that light green type paint that was used in the 50' & 60's I can't remember what it's called and need to get it off.
HELP!

 

[Sean]

distemper it was more a coloured limewash than paint - horrible stuff

 

[Cobbler]

Walpamur was the other one, a trade name for a type of paint similar to distemper if I recall.

 

[brightspark]

if its distemper coat it a few times with wallpaper paste till it stays slimy then scrape it off as it softens then wash clean and seal with pva . showing my age now

 

[dobbslc]

That's it thanks!

 

[mcostello]

Distemper is a cat sickness over here. Sounds about right.

 

[Woody.v8]

Distemper is a cat sickness over here. Sounds about right.

Yeah it's something dogs get that drive them crazy.