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How do I paint walls with Condensation Problem?

P_J · 2007-02-18 18:47:54

Hi guys, I am looking to paint the walls and ceiling of my apartment that suffers from poor condensation. there is currently mould on the walls. i am increasing the size of the ventilators and buying dehumidifiers which i hope will help reduce the condensation. is there any particular paint that i should buy to reduce the…

18-02-2007 6:47pm

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P_J

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Hi guys,

I am looking to paint the walls and ceiling of my apartment that suffers from poor condensation. there is currently mould on the walls. i am increasing the size of the ventilators and buying dehumidifiers which i hope will help reduce the condensation.

is there any particular paint that i should buy to reduce the risk of condensation? i have stripped the walls down to the plaster and plan to paint first with ACRYLIC PRIMER, then 2 coats of paint.

also, to remove mould should i just apply some fungiside?

paul

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#2 18-02-2007 7:12pm

mad m

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Yup apply anti fungicide wash or plain bleech,but was told once sunlights gets where you applied bleech the mould will grow again.

If your going the whole hog and getting vents sorts and dehumidifying the place your taking a great step in right direction. Dulux have a paint for bathrooms(I know yours is not) that is moisture resistant...

I have seen in past paint with anti-fungcide incorporated into it,well you can get Dulux weathersheild but it says on bucket of paint "Not to be applied on interior walls" Its because of the special fungicide I suppose. Well you could get that paint Dulux WeatherSheild but dont go licking the walls...:D

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#3 18-02-2007 7:18pm

P_J

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thanks for your help mad m. i will certainly go for the anti fungus wash.

i will try to remember not to lick the walls (especially after coming back from the pub)...

cheers

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#4 18-02-2007 8:44pm

P_J

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has anyone ever heard or used funguside emulsion paint?

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#5 18-02-2007 10:23pm

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use eggshell paint, smells, works.

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#6 19-02-2007 3:38pm

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I'd recommend Dulux Moisture Resistant Satin paint.
Its waterproof and gives a lovely finish.
I used in in my kitchens and bathrooms and it can simply be washed with a wet cloth .

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#7 20-02-2007 11:52am

gonk

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P_J wrote:

has anyone ever heard or used funguside emulsion paint?

Yes. Steracryl. See this thread:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2054863292&referrerid=59211

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