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    Paint bubbling on exterior retaining wall. What can be done?

    I thought that may be the case. :(
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    Paint bubbling on exterior retaining wall. What can be done?

    I am reviving my thread as an update to what has happened and hopefully find a resolution to the situation. After the helpful advice I scraped off all the loose paint, gave it a good scrub with a hard brush and went over it with a softer brush to remove any dust. I did a mist coat then waited...
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    Paint bubbling on exterior retaining wall. What can be done?

    Okay, thank for that. Really appreciate all the advice. Will be getting the scraper out! Cheers
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    Paint bubbling on exterior retaining wall. What can be done?

    Thanks for your reply. I will do that. Would there be any advantage in using PVA diluted to help adhesion?
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    Paint bubbling on exterior retaining wall. What can be done?

    No they are just lifting off the wall. Some are bigger than others.
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    Paint bubbling on exterior retaining wall. What can be done?

    Hi We have a blockwork retaining wall which was smooth rendered then left for a year before painting with Sandtex smooth masonry paint. This was done last summer but a few weeks ago I noticed that it is bubbling in places, so I will be removing the bubbling paint before repainting. Is there...
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    Paint bubbling on exterior retaining wall. What can be done?

    Thanks for your reply. No I didn't water it down. I will try that. I wasn't sure if that was just for interior painting. Do you know if it's possible to get a thread moved?
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    Paint bubbling on exterior retaining wall. What can be done?

    Hi We have a blockwork retaining wall which was smooth rendered then left for a year before painting with Sandtex smooth masonry paint. This was done last summer but a few weeks ago I noticed that it is bubbling in places, so I will be removing the bubbling paint before repainting. Is there...
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    Replacing MR16 bulbs with LEDs

    I'm looking for non dimmable so that's fine.
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    Replacing MR16 bulbs with LEDs

    Thank you for the clarification. :)
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    Replacing MR16 bulbs with LEDs

    So if I did go with GU10 240v, which bulbs could give me equivalent to 50w? As I mentioned in my original post there are various claims from 5w to 8w so it's very confusing. Cheers
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    Replacing MR16 bulbs with LEDs

    Thanks for that, didn't realise it could be that easy. :)
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    Replacing MR16 bulbs with LEDs

    Sorry about that, I should have mentioned that the bulbs are 12v with GU5.3 bases. Just checked and they are 10-60W/VA Low Voltage Electronic Transformers. I would prefer to keep to the same fittings we have rather than change to 240v if possible as I don't think I could get the exact same...
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    Replacing MR16 bulbs with LEDs

    Hi Our kitchen has 16 MR16 downlights with 50w bulbs in. As we have been replacing the rest of the house with LED bulbs I have been looking at the MR16 options. I have seen various ones from 5w to 8w all saying they are 50w equivalents. Can anyone suggest an LED which is equal to 50w in cool...
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    Chip on porcelain basin

    Thanks very much. Will have a look for it. :)
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