we're moving into a house we have just bought and the chemical damp proof course has been done now, however there is still the effects of the damp to be re decorated. i.e: some of the paper has peeled off the walls etc. is there anything in particular i should do or be wary of when redecorating? i want to strip the paper off and have painted walls instead.
2007-02-23 08:03:07 · 8 answers · asked by tess 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
if you strip the wallpaper off first. then water down some pva glue and paint a thin coat on all the walls, it will seal the moisture into the walls. this way if there is any moisture left in the plaster it will not come through onto your new paint job X
2007-02-23 08:10:41 · answer #1 · answered by Pat 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You will need to peel of all the wall paper and sand down the wall . Then clean it with sugar soap and water (any diy shop will have it) and before painting or re-papering paint the walls with a PVA solution. This will stop any more damp coming through and leaving black marks on the wall.
2007-02-23 08:27:48 · answer #2 · answered by bluegirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you'll no doubt end up getting a plasterer to skim the walls because when you strip paper off a damp wall the setting will come way in places as well !! then you can paint the walls (after sealing) with ease and two coats will give you a professional job
2007-02-23 08:23:33 · answer #3 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Painting is a good idea be sure to use a mold inhibitor in the paint to keep the mold from coming back. Also try using Halogen lighting it is warmer and because it is a low energy user it is a safer option for damp environments. For the bathroom, kitchen and laundry room where dampness is an issue for all of us try ultra violet light (http://www.allergyconsumerreview.com/mold-prevention-uv.html) to keep the area drier and mold free. Good Luck and congrats on the new house!
2007-02-23 08:14:23 · answer #4 · answered by Walking on Sunshine 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1st get a dehumidifer in the room and see how much water is collected. make sure the room is sealed though cos they will pull water from other sourses ie bathrooms - seal loo and basin. it just maybe residue damp left from before you had the damp proofing done. then carry on as per other answers. if that does'nt work even after proofing and i have known it to fail, you are going to have to have what is called in the trade as tanking. contractors will come inside and cut back to blockwork or brickwork your plaster and rendering, and replace with waterproof material
2007-02-27 00:12:08 · answer #5 · answered by rodders 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should purchase a dehumidifier then once you strip the wall paper you may have to skim coat the walls with drywall mud and sand then prime and then paint ok? OK D
2007-02-23 08:15:15 · answer #6 · answered by D. N 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definitely...your home is at risk of being uninsured if you dont inform your insurance company of any possibility of rain in the garden backing up and leaking into the underground foundations but if youve had it fixed they might still cover you . As for the wallpaper I like the woodchip stuff with flowers n stuff.
2007-02-23 08:16:09 · answer #7 · answered by davosharpe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
need to clean and seal walls first than paint
2007-02-23 08:10:45 · answer #8 · answered by Tyson boy's dad 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋