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Painting & Decorating

painting or wallpaper again after removing wallpaper

Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 3.25 PM

Want to redecorate the downstairs cloak toilet. Don't know which is the easier option, new wallpaper again or paint? FYI, The walls usually catch some damp in winter, some mould is at the bottom and top of the wall / wallpaper now. Any suggestions? Thanks a lot!

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Anonymous user

from a maintenance point of view i would recommend painting the walls , as a low maintenance option. you say you have damp on occasion this would only blow the paper , may i suggest bleach the walls first then apply a sealer coat of stain block before you put the finish coat on ,regards dse decorating
Answered29 November 2016
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Anonymous user

I have used this in the passed but I cannot remember what it is called but this is what I found. If this is no help, try asking a council painter as they use a 3 stage mould treatment. (what I found follows) Remove mould growth by wiping down walls and window frames with a fungicidal wash, which carries a Health & Safety Executive ‘approval number’. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions precisely. n Dry clean mildewed clothes and shampoo carpets n Do not brush or vacuum mould as this can increase the risk of respiratory problems n After treatment, redecorate using a good quality fungicidal paint to help prevent mould recurring. Note that this paint is not effective if overlaid with ordinary paints or wallpaper. On this page you should find all you need: (If I'm aloud to do this here?) http://www.johnstonestrade.com/products "There are other brands on the market"
Answered30 November 2016
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