Chemical applied to walls before decorating (5,8)

I believe the answer is:

paint stripper

(Other definitions for paint stripper that I've seen before include "What can remove gloss" , "What removes coats" , "Decorator's preparatory fluid" , "Gloss remover" , "Remover of coats" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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