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damp outside wall

Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 1:47 pm
by appollonia
Hi, I have a problem with one of my garden walls. We have just painted it and the bottom five or six layers all the paint have just slide off. I thought it was just too cold when we painted, but on re coating the same thing has happened.I seems to be quite damp. Does anyone know how I can seal this?
thanks

damp outside wall

Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 8:34 pm
by Perry525
I think you are writing about a garden wall?
Garden walls are often built without a damp proof course as a wall being damp is only natural.
The solution is to use a lime based colour that will be happy on a damp wall.

Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 6:05 pm
by appollonia
Yes it is a garden wall.
Can you get lime based colours in ordinary DIY shops? Are there specific makes?
Thanks for your reply.