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Ok I can see this has been asked before and I struggling to find a definitive answer. I've just have my lounge skimmed (not fully plastered, just the skim coat). I’m going to be applying the mistcoats soon but does it matter what type of paint it is. I know it has to be matt but does vinyl or...

This is in relation to my previous post //www.diynot.com/forums/building/rising-damp-or-not.291326/. I need to get a proper surveyor in to access my damp problem and he’ll want to access the sub floor. My flooring is chipboard and I cannot budge the majority of screws. I tried a screw...

Some advice on damp issues would be much appreciated. Recently had some symptoms of damp in our 1920’s mid terrace (lived in for 3 months) which led to a friend claiming Rising Damp. I think some of the symptoms I have reasonable explanations for but some not so sure. 1) Damp looking...