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Painting wall before replastering/rendering
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GDB2222
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We have a problem with rising damp in MIL's bungalow. We have removed
quite a lot of plaster, and the aim is to deal with the source of the
damp, and then plaster or render the wall.
This will take some time, and in the meantime we want to do some temporary decoration to make the room more pleasant.
What I'd like to know is whether it's okay to paint the exposed brickwork, or whether this will cause problems with the plastering/rendering when we come to do it later?
Any particular paint we should use?
This will take some time, and in the meantime we want to do some temporary decoration to make the room more pleasant.
What I'd like to know is whether it's okay to paint the exposed brickwork, or whether this will cause problems with the plastering/rendering when we come to do it later?
Any particular paint we should use?
No reliance should be placed on the above! Absolutely none, do you hear?
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Any thoughts please?No reliance should be placed on the above! Absolutely none, do you hear?0
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I wouldn't.You want the bonding to adhere straight to the brick/block.Or are you dot-and-dabbing? Tbh, even so...Might seem daft, but could you hang some sheets or curtains over that wall - medieval style...?0
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If you want the wall to dry out quicker it's better not to paint it. If it has to be painted, then a limewash would probably be best, as it's only a temporary measure.
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I'd definitely leave it be. You have a prime time right now in this hot weather to get it thoroughly dried out.
Put a piece of furniture in front of it if it bothers you which will be quick and easy to move when you come to finish the work.
Get on with removing the source of the damp now so that can dry out too.I can rise and shine - just not at the same time!
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Thanks all. We will leave it bare. I had strong doubts about painting it, which is why I asked.The problem seems to be that the neighbour has built his driveway up against the house, and bridged the dpc. So, this could take some time to resolve.No reliance should be placed on the above! Absolutely none, do you hear?0
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Is it a cavity wall or solid?0
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Solid, not cavity.No reliance should be placed on the above! Absolutely none, do you hear?0
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Is lowering the ground level an issue because it's next door's land?0
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It certainly would be. They are a shop, and this is their car park.stuart45 said:Is lowering the ground level an issue because it's next door's land?
I am hoping that a small channel next to the house, with a grid to stop people falling in, will solve the problem. But obviously they will need to agree. We have no wish to have a prolonged legal battle if they refuse, so looking at negotiation.No reliance should be placed on the above! Absolutely none, do you hear?0 -
You can use something like a Tiffin air drain. Not cheap at £100 a metre though.
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