Recent content by ConorDIY

Dont worry, its got a building materials setting meant for masonry which seems to track well (or at least it agrees with my eyes when theres something visibly wrong :D). The pointing on the outside seems fine, no visible gaps. I've cut back any possible bridge-able substrates. Do you think I...

Hi there, I have been struggling with some areas of a wall I previously posted about post a rewire and room replaster. After trying everything to resolve at the surface level I decided to crack out the plaster and found it to be damp underneath. I believe the house has an intact damp proof...

Hi there, I have got a hefty task in that I'd like to remove masonry paint from the whole house. I've tested two products currently on it that do the job in a way (C1 peel tec spray and No Nonsense Paint Stripper). They leave the paint quite soft and ready to be scraped if not with a little...

You just might be though! I did use an acrylic paint, which I dont imagine is breathable. Ill give those areas a sand down and go over again with something that might be a bit more breathable. Thank you :) Kind regards, Conor

3 spots across 2 external walls and then 3 spots on 1 of the internal walls (the internal walls aren't ongoing anymore, so I wonder if they'd be fine after repainting). Theres no moss or anything on the outside, and nothing pressed against the wall for condensation. I'd hope theres no...

Yeah old property, fresh plaster in the areas where it has happened though so im not sure if theres any lime plaster underneath that. Ive got some stuff ordered for effluerescence to maybe neutralise that if that works, if that doesnt ill be out of ideas. Kind regards, Conor

Hi there, Similar situations probably all over these threads but ive had areas of my house replastered due to a rewire and skimming artex. The areas that have been plastered most bits have been fine, I did mist coat and then pop on the top coat but problem areas have arose. I've attached...