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by PLeBallois
Tue May 06, 2008 9:14 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: HELP Penetrating Damp dried out??
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HELP Penetrating Damp dried out??

Hi, about 2 years ago we had out kitchen gutted and re-fitted......we left the guys to get on with it whilst we were in australia and told them we suspected damp on the one outside wall (victorian terrace built in 1894). we asked them to call us if there was an issue......when we got back, all was p...
by PLeBallois
Sat Jan 12, 2008 1:09 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Peeling Paint on New Plaster despite sealing with 4:1 mix
Replies: 3
Views: 5581

Nigel
thanks for the help. we are trying to get the silk off - proving very difficult even when we use the water based stripper recommended on diy doctor. have tried light sanding, nitromors, light steaming and all sorts....
any tips would be greatly appreciated....?



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by PLeBallois
Tue Jan 01, 2008 11:25 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Peeling Paint on New Plaster despite sealing with 4:1 mix
Replies: 3
Views: 5581

Peeling Paint on New Plaster despite sealing with 4:1 mix

Help! following the advice on this site, we have prepared the newly plastered walls of our loft conversion using a 4 parts paint to 1 part water mix to seal the plaster before top coat. However, tonight, one area of the wall started peeling and lots of paint has come off. We used a B&Q basic whi...
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