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by SWPainting
Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:28 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: paint flaking off exterior wall
Replies: 1
Views: 2574

Re: paint flaking off exterior wall

I would treat the area with fungicide, use a stabiliser and then make good with a masonry paint.
by SWPainting
Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:26 am
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Water backs into shower after sink drains
Replies: 1
Views: 2443

Re: Water backs into shower after sink drains

Your waste pipefor your bath will lead directly into the waste pipe for your hand basin and in turn leads to either your toilet waste or out to a separate down pipe. By the sounds of it you have a blockage after your hand basin. Short of taking your pipework appart you could unscrew your u-bend behi...
by SWPainting
Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:20 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Damp? Mould! Please any help appreciated.
Replies: 2
Views: 2296

Re: Damp? Mould! Please any help appreciated.

To second the previous reply only the thick black mould over time can cause problems to health particularly asthmatics. However it seems as though (like said before) the ventilation is causing surface moisture. Opening your windows once a day will solve this. If the paint continues to bubble and the...
by SWPainting
Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:15 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Interior walls all bubbly.
Replies: 3
Views: 2529

Re: Interior walls all bubbly.

This is infact salt coming throughout the paint from the plaster behind caused by the leak. What you need to do is scrape back any dusty plaster/paint and treat with Alcli Resistant Primer. You can pick this up in 1 litre tins in dulux trade suppliers (like B&Q). One coat with a cheap brush (ARP...
by SWPainting
Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:06 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Used a matt emulsion instead of undercoat
Replies: 1
Views: 12757

Re: Used a matt emulsion instead of undercoat

Not ideal however it should suffice. There are not many dissimilarities from acrylic undercoat/primer and mat emulsion so you should be okay but it won't last forever.
by SWPainting
Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:03 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Condensation Cures?
Replies: 1
Views: 2283

Re: Condensation Cures?

All mould inside/out needs to be treated. Fungicide does this just fine however I'd advise giving a days airing as the stuff doesn't smell like roses. But before you treat the mould you have to know you've fixed the underlying problem. Most condensation issues can be solved by opening your bedroom w...
by SWPainting
Sun Jan 29, 2012 11:36 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: Artex removal
Replies: 2
Views: 2985

Re: Artex removal

Depends how much time you have on your hands. If you have hours to scrape the artex back with it rock solid then it can be done but not very efficiently.
by SWPainting
Sun Jan 29, 2012 11:25 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: Skimming on top of fireproof plasterboard
Replies: 1
Views: 8910

Re: Skimming on top of fireproof plasterboard

There are two answers yes and no... If it is single thickness fireproof board (pink) then as a smoke break yes it requires a single joint coat. If however it is double thickness STAGERED joints (grey or pink) then no you don't. The theory is that if the smoke can pass through the joints then the boa...
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