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How Do I Remove Condensation Spots That Are Painted Over?

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  • 16-09-2020 7:37pm
    #1
    Adolin
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭


    Hi All,

    As the title suggests, there's two walls in a room of a house that I've recently arrived in that have a large degree of condensation on them. The person that was in it previously decided to paint over the condensation but it's still coming through in parts.

    At this stage, how can I get rid of these condensation marks? Normally one would use some type of cleaning agent mixed with water, a sponge or cloth & a lot of elbow grease but now with the paint on the wall somewhat covering the condensation, is this approach pointless?

    Also, if I just decide to paint over the condensation marks until they don't show & then apply a paint that I want to the wall, will that have a negative effect on one's health? I know having damp marks on the walls is bad for health but will painting over it cancel that out somehow?
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    punisher5112
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    Remove the paint. Treat and get primer or paint suitable for covering such.

    No point trying to keep the paint that's on.

    Vinegar and lemon or mildew and mould remover.


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    Adolin
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭Adolin


    punisher5112 wrote: »
    Remove the paint. Treat and get primer or paint suitable for covering such.

    No point trying to keep the paint that's on.

    Vinegar and lemon or mildew and mould remover.

    Cheers, thanks for replying.


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    dok_golf
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    You don't need to remove paint. Get an anti mould solution, soak the area to kill the spores. Get a shellac primer and paint this over the area. Then put whatever topcoat over this.


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    Calahonda52
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    have you solved the problem of the condensation?
    Is it a drylined wall with metal fixings?

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    punisher5112
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    dok_golf wrote: »
    You don't need to remove paint. Get an anti mould solution, soak the area to kill the spores. Get a shellac primer and paint this over the area. Then put whatever topcoat over this.

    I would if it's peeling and bubbling


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    Adolin
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭Adolin


    Calahonda52 wrote: »
    have you solved the problem of the condensation?
    Is it a drylined wall with metal fixings?

    I've been leaving the windows open as much as possible for the last week or so & that has helped to mitigate it.

    I've very little knowledge when it comes to construction so forgive me if I'm off on this but I know the wall isn't drylined. The house itself is about 80 years old so the walls are solid stone walls that are plastered (I think?).


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    Adolin
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    punisher5112 wrote: »
    I would if it's peeling and bubbling

    Fortunately it isn't peeling or bubbling. The paint is actually emulsion so I spoke to someone off-line about it as well. They recommended that I just use very hot water & some cleaning agent. I've done that this morning and it seems to have gotten most of it off.

    I'll use some mould remover as well just to be sure on it though.


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    dok_golf
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    punisher5112 wrote: »
    I would if it's peeling and bubbling

    its not though


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