Recent content by MrDodgy

thanks for the replies. @Bosswhite: does "feather off" mean sanding with fine paper? After posting yesterday I found that putting Polyfilla on the edge of the old paint patch, and then smoothing off with a wet scraper seemed to produce a reasonable result. @WabbitPoo: the condensation is...

Hi fellas, I'm trying to paint a wall that's prone to condensation and mould. I've scrapped away the patches of old paint that were flaky and I'm left with what you can see in the picture, with part of the surface covered with old paint, and part stripped down to the plaster. I plan to...

thanks Owain. Yes, I'm sure that there isn't any insulation and no doubt your suggestion would be better. However, I'm only renting the place. My landlord wouldn't be interested in doing it properly as he doesn't have to pay the heating bills or suffer the consequences of mould. I guess I...

Hi fellas, I've got a plasterboard ceiling in the bathroom, part of which is at an angle. (see photo) Unfortunately the bathroom suffers from heavy condensation in the winter, so despite my best efforts to dry it with a cloth, and leave the window open for as long as I can stand, the...