Decorating post damp treatment Damp can be a major issue in the home. Find answers to questions or post your own here.

[steve_smith94]

I've just had my lounge treated for damp to 1.2m. I was just wondering how long I have to wait for the plaster to dry out before I decorate?

I'm planning on using lining paper and painting with emulsion paint. I have placed a dehumidifier in the room to aid the drying process.

Does anyone have any ideas?

[jules23]

The general rule is one month of drying put per one inch of wall thickness. If the wall had been very damp, add a bit more time. If you paper too soon, you may possibly get a mould growth between the new plaster and the paper.

Could you just use a water based emulsion (preferably a 'micro-emulsion') for the first 12 months?