I need to ask about covering previous damp patches with paint. We have a couple of patches that were once prone to condensation and where new plaster is not drying properly in our new kitchen – they are not wet, just more unsightly due to condensation point. I need to point out that the unsightly patches seem to be not a result from lots of penetrating damp.
I have read about Polycell damp sealer paint and it seems that this can be applied to dampish areas before applying an emulsion layer – any other suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Then I have read stories that some emulsion paints can show up the stained areas quite badly but others don't and it seems it comes down to the type of paint (silk, matt), whether it is water-based or oil-based and the manufacturer (we will go for quality, not cheap). it is also for use in the kitchen so obviously there will be steam and moisture in the air.
Can anyone advise on what sort of pain and/or undercoat we will need. one further minor problem is that my wife is quite particular about the colour of the finished walls but I guess we could get colours mixed anyway.
I have read about Polycell damp sealer paint and it seems that this can be applied to dampish areas before applying an emulsion layer – any other suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Then I have read stories that some emulsion paints can show up the stained areas quite badly but others don't and it seems it comes down to the type of paint (silk, matt), whether it is water-based or oil-based and the manufacturer (we will go for quality, not cheap). it is also for use in the kitchen so obviously there will be steam and moisture in the air.
Can anyone advise on what sort of pain and/or undercoat we will need. one further minor problem is that my wife is quite particular about the colour of the finished walls but I guess we could get colours mixed anyway.
